Eight men have been arrested after the alleged attempted murder of a Newcastle couple in their 60s.
Police and paramedics arrived at a home on Durham Street, Elswick, at approximately 6.45pm on Friday night to find the pair with significant wounds.
The first arrest came on Friday when police detained a man aged in his 30s on suspicion of attempted murder.
Seven additional suspects were taken into custody by Sunday, Northumbria Police said.
In total, five men – two in their 20s, two in their 30s, and one in his 40s – have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Two more men, one in his 40s and one in his 60s, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All eight individuals remain in police custody.
Northumbria Police confirmed eight men had been arrested
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NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
The woman sustained serious head injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
The man is also in hospital – though is now in a stable condition.
Newcastle detectives have launched an urgent search for witnesses who may have spotted a red Renault Twingo that investigators believe was stolen.
The vehicle was allegedly left in Newcastle’s West End between 6.30pm and 8pm on Friday before being discovered in Longbenton the following morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, who is leading the investigation, said: “Eight suspects are now in custody being questioned, and I would like to reassure our communities extensive inquiries 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,” DCI Atherton said.
“Any information – no matter how insignificant it may seem – could prove vital to establishing exactly what happened that evening.”
A police cordon remains in place at the scene – which he said is likely to remain “for some time”.
He added: “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.”
Witnesses have since been urged to police online or on 101, citing reference NP-20251121-0919.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
