Cullercoats murder probe: Victim named as 45-year-old Newcastle United fan

Officers investigating the death of a man in Cullercoats have today (Sunday) charged a suspect with murder.

Shortly before 4.30pm yesterday (Friday), police received a report of a concern for the welfare of a man at an address on John Street, Cullercoats.

Officers attended and found 45-year-old Lee Santos, from Wallsend, injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article. The social media of the victim appears to confirm he was a supporter of Newcastle United.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, Lee was pronounced dead at the scene. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A man, aged 43, was arrested by officers at the scene on suspicion of murder and a full investigation was launched.

The man, Andrew Peacock, of John Street, Cullercoats, has now been charged with murder. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle tomorrow (Monday).