Overview
- The attack, reported to have occurred between 1:20 and 2:10am Saturday, took place near the Gateshead end of Redheugh Bridge by the junction with Askew Road.
- The victim, a woman in her 20s, reached a safe place and then contacted police, who say she is receiving specialist support and retains her right to anonymity.
- Northumbria Police’s Safeguarding team is reviewing CCTV and carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the attacker.
- Detectives appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage, asking people to contact Northumbria Police online or on 101 quoting reference NP-20260502-0107.
- Officers have increased patrols in the area and described incidents of this kind as rare, aiming to reassure people who use the busy route between Newcastle and Gateshead.