Overview
- Officers were called to Keelmans Terrace in Blyth after a vehicle was driven towards a group of women and struck two people at about 1.25am on Friday, leaving the driver to flee the scene.
- Both victims are in their 30s; one was taken to hospital with life‑threatening injuries and remains in serious condition while the other sustained non‑serious injuries.
- A 17‑year‑old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder later on Friday and has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
- Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team is treating the case as a high‑priority investigation and is carrying out forensic and witness enquiries while appealing for members of the public to come forward.
- Investigators say the parties are believed to be known to each other, which focuses the probe on motive and known‑party enquiries and means updates such as CCTV checks, witness statements, and a charging decision are likely next steps.