South Shields hit and run arrest

A man has been arrested in connection with a hit and run in South Tyneside that left another man in hospital with serious injuries.

The 22 year old pedestrian was hit by a silver state car on Westoe Road, South Shields in the early hours of yesterday (Monday 25 June). He was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with a head injury where he remains in a stable condition.

A 49 year old man was arrested in relation to the incident but was later bailed pending further enquiries.

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car in South Shields.

The 22 year old was hit on Westoe Road at just before 4am this morning. He was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with a head injury and is in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the silver estate car failed to stop. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.