Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s died following an alleged assault behind Powerhouse nightclub in Newcastle.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.

The man was found 5.40am this morning behind Powerhouse nightclub in Westmoreland Road.

Emergency Services attended and the man was taken to hospital in a serious condition where he has sadly died.

A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said that they arrived on scene and found him in cardiac arrest.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 255 060817 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.