A forensic tent has been erected with a heavy police presence in Elswick with two people said to be victims of a serious attack
Police and a forensics tent outside a property in Elswick with an attempted murder investigation ongoing(Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)
Eight people have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Newcastle as a woman fights for her life in hospital. Emergency services were called to reports of concern for a woman and a man at an address on Durham Street in the Elswick area of the city at around 6.45pm on Friday.
It’s understood they had both been victims of a serious attack inside the property. A woman in her 60s sustained a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, also in his 60s, suffered serious injuries and is in a stable condition. Their next of kin has been informed.
A cordon has been in place since Friday, with a large police presence remaining in the area. Forensic officers have been scouring the property on Sunday and were spotted putting items in evidence bags.
A forensic tent has also been erected in front of the property. The home and a car remain behind a cordon with several police vehicles at the scene.
Police have now confirmed eight arrests have been made in connection with the attempted murder investigation. They all remain in police custody at this time.
- Five men, two aged in their 20s, two in their 30s, and one in his 40s, all on suspicion of attempted murder.
- A man aged in his 50s on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
- Two men, one aged in his 40s and one in his 60s, both on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A Police forensics officer outside a property on Durham Street in Elswick.(Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)
Detectives are also appealing for information on an alleged stolen vehicle and are renewing calls for witnesses to come forward. The red Renault Twingo car is believed to have been parked in the West End of Newcastle between 6.30pm and 8pm on Friday. It was then located in the Longbenton area on Saturday morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, the senior investigating officer on the case, said: “Eight suspects are now in custody being questioned, and I would like to reassure our communities extensive enquiries into this serious incident have already been carried out.
“We would like to thank everyone who has already come forward, and as part of our investigation we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the Renault Twingo. Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to establishing exactly what happened that evening.
A police presence on Durham Street, Elswick, after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder(Image: Newcastle Chronicle/Iain Buist)
“We expect our cordon to remain in place for some time, and we would like to thank the community for their patience as we conduct further enquiries. I would also like to remind the public that this remains a live investigation and to avoid any speculation, both online and in the community. We have zero tolerance for violence, and we will do all we can to get answers for the loved ones of both victims.”
Members of the public are able to provide information to police through the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal here. Anyone with information in relation to this is asked to speak to Northumbria Police directly by sending a direct message on social media, or by using the live chat on the website here.
If you’re unable to contact police online, you can call 101, quoting the following reference number: NP-20251121-0919. You can also report information anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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