The bereaved family of a teen who was fatally stabbed in a nature park has posted a photo of their cherished son.
According to police, fourteen-year-old Tomasz Oleszak from Gateshead “had his whole life before of him.”
However, the schoolboy was stabbed to death in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Monday evening at 8 p.m., Tomasz was discovered in the Aycliffe Crescent neighborhood of the Springwell Estate in Gatehead.
Northumbria Police stated that the adolescent’s injuries were consistent with being caused by a bladed object.
Monday evening, Tomasz Oleszak, 14, died in hospital after being discovered with a stab wound in the Aycliffe Crescent neighborhood of the Springwell Estate in Gateshead.
He was rushed to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away despite the best efforts of the medical professionals. His family is being assisted by specially-trained officers who are sympathetic to their tragedy.
Since then, a murder investigation has been initiated, and a 14-year-old boy has been detained.
The youngster detained on suspicion of murder remained in detention on Wednesday morning, alongside a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of aiding a criminal.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron commented, ‘Tomasz had his entire life ahead of him, but this awful occurrence has cut it short and left his family in total devastation.
“Their sorrow is unfathomable, and Northumbria Police will continue to support them in every way possible.”
“The inquiry is ongoing, and I appreciate the cooperation of the Springwell Estate community and everyone who has come forward with information.”
Even though instances of this sort are uncommon in our region, we recognize the impact they have on the lives of those involved and the larger community.
When they do occur, we are dedicated to prosecuting the perpetrators.
Monday evening, mounted police patrolled Aycliffe Crescent in Gateshead, where 14-year-old Tomasz Oleszak was fatally attacked.
Tuesday morning on Aycliffe Crescent, Gateshead, following the tragic attack the night before.
On Tuesday, Aycliffe Crescent, Gateshead, neighbors expressed their sorrow, with some placing flower offerings at the spot.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and remains in custody on suspicion of murder. Tuesday depicts officers searching for clues close to the crime scene.
She said, “Officers will remain in the area for the foreseeable future, and I urge anyone with information or concerns to contact them.”
“I would like to emphasize my request that the public refrain from speculating about the investigation’s specifics.
What may appear to you to be a harmless comment or post on social media could really hinder an ongoing inquiry and bring more distress to the victim’s family.
If you witnessed anything or have information about what occurred, please contact authorities immediately.
Tomasz, who lived with his mother Kamila Wisniewska and younger brother, was described by those who knew him as a “friend to so many” on the Springwell estate, which had been his primary residence for the majority of his life.
His family migrated from Wroclaw in south-western Poland to Springwell, where his mother obtained employment at a local biscuit factory and the family quickly became well-liked members of the town.
Tomasz was a football enthusiast who played for the Cleveland Hall junior football squad.
Paul Howson, his under-15s coach, created a GoFundMe campaign to assist the family, which had raised nearly £12,000 by Wednesday noon.
Paul eulogized Tomasz as follows: ‘On behalf of myself and Tomasz’s coaches, we are all very saddened to learn of the tragic events that transpired on October 3, 2022, resulting in Tomasz’s untimely passing on October 4, 2022.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of aiding a criminal remains in custody as well.
‘Tomasz was a very kind, caring young man, he was brought to the UK by his parents for a better life and didn’t deserve what has happened to him.
‘He was liked and loved by many; he was a very passionate footballer who we all had the pleasure of coaching.
‘He was a much loved member of his local community and will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
‘This is every parent’s worst nightmare come true and we can’t imagine what they are going through.’
Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Football Club said in a statement: ‘As a club today we are very devastated to hear that one of our young football players has lost his life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tomasz’s family, friends, and all who knew him.
The death of the boy shook the local community, with neighbors going out in droves to place flower tributes in Tomasz’s honor.
Glenisa Milasiute, 37, who has lived in the region for four years with her partner and two young children, ages one and three, expressed shock.
The administrator stated, “This is not the finest neighborhood, but you expect people to steal and not kill.”
It’s just sad.
It makes me hesitant to venture out into the neighborhood.
The council should consider installing surveillance cameras to help us feel safer.
My companion went to the stores and discovered that something was occurring.
The neighbors informed him that someone had been stabbed.
He stated that he heard children shouting, but only like children do when they are hanging out.
Typically, our children do not play on the street, but it is a concern.
We were previously considering relocating, but this has increased our interest in doing so.
A senior citizen reported, “I heard the ambulance last night, and the blue lights shined through my window.”
“It’s a great surprise. It’s such a shame, the boy was just a youngling. Two lives were lost.
Another homeowner stated, “I’m not surprised, but the fact that they’re children is shocking.”
“As a child, he did not merit to lose his life.
It’s today’s youth and everything they watch on the internet.’
Monday around 8 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the Aycliffe Crescent neighborhood of the Springwell Estate, where they discovered a teenage lad suffering from a stab wound.
The boy was rushed to the hospital, where, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he died early Tuesday morning.
Another neighbor, who did not wish to be identified, stated, “We noticed the boys racing about yelling and screaming at approximately 8:00 p.m. – there were about four boys who ran by.”
My partner was out smoking when she called an ambulance and waited with the victim until they arrived.
Another neighbor, Ella, who requested to be identified only by her first name, said, “I heard screams when I was putting my daughter to bed, and about 10 minutes later, when I was taking out the trash, I noticed all the police cars.”
“When I asked my neighbor across the street if everything was okay, she informed me that her son’s buddy had been stabbed and police were attempting to revive him. She was crying, and she was utterly distraught.
She stated that they attended school together and that he was a good child.
Today has been really somber. It’s sad that my son plays outside in the street. You do not anticipate it occurring where you reside. It is a concern for our children.
There were a few incidences during the six-week summer break involving misbehaving youngsters, but this is not typical.
Chief Superintendent Barron remarked, “We ask that the public refrain from speculating about the investigation’s specifics.”
What may appear to be a benign social media post to you could instead hinder an ongoing investigation and bring additional distress to the victim’s family.
If you witnessed anything or have information about what occurred, please contact authorities immediately.
Monday’s event at Whitehills Nature park in Gateshead has prompted an investigation.
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness stated, ‘It is heartbreaking that our region has lost another young person to horrific violence. My sympathies are with the victim’s family, who will be facing unfathomable suffering.
“This should never have occurred, and it is now up to our police to conduct exhaustive investigations to determine the whole circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of a young life.”
I am aware that local communities will undoubtedly experience shock and concern, and I am certain that officers will be available to offer comfort.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police using our website’s “Tell Us Something” page or by dialing 101 and quoting log number NP-20221003-0995.