Murder investigation underway in Newcastle
A murder investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Newcastle this weekend.
The 60-year-old was found at The Sycamores in Elswick at around three o'clock on Saturday afternoon (December 1st).
Two men, aged 53 and 76, and a 43 year old woman have been arrested and remain in police custody.
The results of a postmortem on the dead man are expected later today.
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