BY DAKOTA TAIT
Police are appealing to the public for assistance, after revealing new vision of a man who could have information about a shooting at Gateshead last month.
Around 4.05am on Thursday 18 May 2023, emergency services were called to a
home on Flame Street, after reports shots had been fired and a
man was injured.
Officers attended alongside paramedics and found a 41-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to his leg.
Police have been told the man and his family were asleep at the home when they were woken by two loud noises.
He was injured after a projectile entered the front window.
The man was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital for further treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Following inquiries, investigators have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, with a slim build. He ca be seen wearing a dark hooded jumper, light pants, and dark shoes.
Police are also seeking to identify four males seen walking along Flame Street a short time before the incident.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area between 3.30am and 4.30am on Thursday 18 May 2023 is also urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
All information is treated in strict confidence.
