North Shields: Suspected assault victim named as Trevor Bishop

Trevor Bishop died in hospital days after he as found injured in Clifton Gardens, North Shields

A 45-year-old man who died following a suspected assault has been named.

Trevor Bishop was found when emergency crews were called to Clifton Gardens, North Shields, at 23:40 GMT on 7 March.

He was taken to hospital but died days later of a head injury, police said. A 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.

Northumbria Police said a 45-year-old woman and a man, 43, held on suspicion of assisting an offender had also been bailed.

Det Insp Tomasz Fowler said: "Our thoughts continue to be with Trevor's family and loved ones at this tragic time and our specialist officers are supporting them in every way they can."