A man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged assault at a Sunderland bar.
The incident took place at Bar Bloo, Derwent Street on 13 February at 8pm.
Emergency services who arrived at the scene found a man who had sustained serious neck injuries consistent with having been caused by a blade.
The man remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Rory Witten, 39, of Stavordale Street, Seaham, County Durham, has since been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
He is set to appear before magistrates Wednesday.
Detective Inspector Matt Steel, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is clearly an incredibly serious incident and we are continuing to offer the victim’s family any support they need.
“Over the last 48 hours, we have been carrying out a range of enquiries in the area and I would like to thank everyone for their ongoing patience and cooperation.
“I would also like to thank the team of officers who have been working tirelessly on this case, as well as everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries.
“A man is now due to appear in court charged in connection with this incident, and I would ask the public to please refrain from any speculation – both on social media and in the wider community – that could jeopardise the legal proceedings.”
Anyone with information can contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220213-0983.