Overview
- Emergency crews went to a Melbourne Street property in Newcastle city centre after a 3:27 pm Sunday 999 call.
- The North East Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and its Hazardous Area Response Team, a specialist unit, and took a woman to hospital.
- Police said she suffered head and hand wounds consistent with a bladed article, and the injuries are not life-threatening.
- Officers put a small cordon in place in the surrounding area, which they later lifted after initial checks.
- Detectives said those involved are likely known to each other, and they have not announced any arrests as enquiries continue.