A TEENAGER has been killed in a "serious assault" close to a nightclub over Bank Holiday weekend in Newcastle.

       And police have launched a murder investigation as three men, 20, 22 and 23 are arrested.

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       A 19-year-old was found unconscious by a Newcastle nightclub 3

       Three have been arrested in connection with the assault

       Witnesses from the scene said police officers had cordoned off a large section of the road with forensics on the scene.

       The 19-year-old man was found unconscious as emergency services were called to Roxannes nightclub, South Shields, shortly after 3.10am last night.

       Despite the best efforts from officers and paramedics, he died of his injuries hours later.

       A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a serious assault in South Shields today (Monday).

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       "Shortly after 3.10am, following an altercation in Anderson Street, Officers found a 19-year-old male who was unconscious.

       "The male was given CPR by both Police and Paramedics but sadly he died of his injuries hours later.

       "Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this devastating time.

       "They are being supported by specialist officers and we will continue to offer them any support they need. I would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with their loss.

       "We continue to carry out enquiries to understand the circumstances and at this time, we are treating it as murder.

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       Forensics out on the scene in South Shields this moring