Eight individuals arrested as girl fights for all times after struggling severe head damage

Eight people have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Newcastle as a woman has been left fighting for her life.

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 (November 21).

A woman in her 60s was found to have sustained a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, also in his 60s, suffered serious injuries but is in a stable condition. Their next of kin has been informed.

Northumbria Police have now confirmed that eight arrests have been made in connection with the attempted murder investigation, reports ChronicleLive.

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.

They all remain in police custody at this time.

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.

“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.”

A forensic tent is currently erected in front of the property with several police vehicles still at the scene.

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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