Gordon Gault was assaulted during an ‘altercation’ involving a number of people in Elswick around 6.30pm on Wednesday last week, Northumbria Police said.
He was found by an ambulance crew near Elswick Road and taken to hospital, but died last night.
Three teenagers, aged 15, 16 and 17, have since been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
Officers arrested 11 other people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder as part of the force’s inquiries.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron said: ‘First and foremost, this is an absolutely devastating outcome and our thoughts are with Gordon’s family at this awful time.
‘Clearly, the last week has been incredibly difficult for Gordon’s family and I would continue to ask that their privacy is respected as they attempt to come to terms with what has happened.
‘We are determined to find out the full circumstances that led to Gordon’s death.
‘As a force, we are committed to using every single tactic at our disposal in order to identify the perpetrators and ensure effective justice is served.’
Ms Barron said all parties involved are believed to know each other, but stressed there is no information to suggest there is a risk to the wider public.
Officers remain in the area as part of the investigation and to offer reassurance to those living nearby.
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