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Man stabbed after burglary chase Man stabbed after burglary chase
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A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed while chasing suspected burglars in Newcastle. A man is critically ill after being stabbed in the neck while chasing suspected burglars in Newcastle.
Police said the 45-year-old had gone to investigate after becoming concerned a break-in was taking place at a property in Stanhope Way on Tuesday night. The 45-year-old was alerted by his mother who had been threatened with a knife when she saw a break-in taking place, according to relatives.
He ran after the suspects as they left the building and was stabbed following a confrontation on Avison Street. He ran after the suspects as they left the building on Stanhope Way in the city's West End on Tuesday night.
Three men, aged 19, 20 and 21, have been arrested in connection with the incident, a police spokesman said. He was stabbed on Avison Street, said police, who have since recovered a knife and arrested three men.
The victim was taken to Newcastle General Hospital where he is in a critical but stable condition.The victim was taken to Newcastle General Hospital where he is in a critical but stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police. 'Sequence of events'
Those arrested are aged 19, 20 and 21.
Northumbria Police said they are carrying out house-to-house inquiries and speaking to a number of witnesses.
Det Sgt Paul Makepeace, who is leading the investigation, said: "We're working hard to find out exactly what's happened and to piece together the sequence of events.
"We have three people currently in custody who we are questioning and we have a number of witnesses we have been speaking to throughout today.
"Enquiries are continuing and I'd urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about what happened to contact us as soon as possible."