Violent Incident Rocks Elswick Community
A quiet evening on a Newcastle street was shattered by a serious violent incident that has left a woman fighting for her life and a man with serious injuries. Emergency services rushed to a property on Durham Street in Elswick at 6.38pm on Friday, November 21st, following reports of an assault.
Victims in Hospital as Suspect Questioned
Upon arrival, paramedics and police discovered two victims, both in their 60s, who had sustained serious injuries. The woman was found with significant head injuries and was transported to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition, fighting for her life. The man was also seriously hurt but is now reported to be in a stable condition in hospital.
Northumbria Police swiftly launched an attempted murder investigation. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning.
Police Reassure Public and Appeal for Witnesses
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, the senior investigating officer, addressed the gravity of the situation. He stated: "This is a serious incident which has resulted in two people sustaining serious injuries. A suspect is already in custody being questioned, and I would like to reassure our communities that we are carrying out extensive enquiries to understand what has happened."
He confirmed that officers would remain in the Elswick area to conduct enquiries and urged anyone with concerns to speak to them directly. DCI Atherton also made a public appeal for information, adding: "We would ask any witnesses to come forward, as any information could prove vital to establishing exactly what happened."
Northumbria Police have provided multiple channels for the public to share information:
- Via the Major Incident Public Portal online.
- By sending a direct message to the force's social media accounts.
- Using the live chat function on the Northumbria Police website.
- Alternatively, by calling 101.
This remains a developing story as police continue their investigation into this alarming event.
