A woman in her 60s remains in a critical condition following a savage assault in Newcastle. Northumbria Police have swooped, arresting eight suspects linked to the horrifying attack.
Eight Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder
- Five men aged 20s to 40s held for attempted murder
- One man in his 50s arrested for conspiracy to murder
- Two men, aged 40 and 60, charged with assisting an offender
Police say the victim is still in hospital fighting for her life, as detectives dig deeper into the chilling incident.
Police Plead for Witnesses to Step Up
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, leading the probe, said: “Eight suspects are in custody and being questioned. We’ve already carried out extensive enquiries, but we need the public’s help.”
He urged anyone who spotted a Renault Twingo on that night to come forward immediately. “Any tiny detail could be the key to cracking this case.”
More from Northumbria Police
View all Northumbria Police coverage
- Drug-Driver Jailed for 13½ Years After Crash Kills Brother and Nephew
- Drug Dealer Busted with £9,000 Cash and Stash of Drugs After Police Raid
- Woman Dies After Brutal A19 Car Crash in Sunderland
- Northumberland Teen Jailed for Terror Offences After Huge Extremist Haul
- Eight Hurt After Wrong-Way Audi Smashes Head-On on the A1 – 37-Year-Old Man Arrested
- Extreme concern for missing 21-year-old woman last seen in Jesmond area of Newcastle
More from Northumbria Police
View all Northumbria Police coverage
- Drug-Driver Jailed for 13½ Years After Crash Kills Brother and Nephew
- Drug Dealer Busted with £9,000 Cash and Stash of Drugs After Police Raid
- Woman Dies After Brutal A19 Car Crash in Sunderland
- Northumberland Teen Jailed for Terror Offences After Huge Extremist Haul
- Eight Hurt After Wrong-Way Audi Smashes Head-On on the A1 – 37-Year-Old Man Arrested
- Extreme concern for missing 21-year-old woman last seen in Jesmond area of Newcastle
More from Northumbria Police
View all Northumbria Police coverage
- Drug-Driver Jailed for 13½ Years After Crash Kills Brother and Nephew
- Drug Dealer Busted with £9,000 Cash and Stash of Drugs After Police Raid
- Woman Dies After Brutal A19 Car Crash in Sunderland
- Northumberland Teen Jailed for Terror Offences After Huge Extremist Haul
- Eight Hurt After Wrong-Way Audi Smashes Head-On on the A1 – 37-Year-Old Man Arrested
- Extreme concern for missing 21-year-old woman last seen in Jesmond area of Newcastle
