Eight people have been arrested after an attack left a woman in her 60s fighting for her life.
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after the woman and a man were seriously injured at a property in Newcastle on Friday evening.
The woman suffered a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
The man, also in his 60s, suffered serious injuries and is in a stable condition in hospital. Their next of kin has been informed.
Police and paramedics rushed to Durham Street in the Elswick area of the city at around 6.45pm.
A cordon remains in place at the property with a large police presence in the surrounding area.
Forensics teams were seen collecting evidence earlier today, Chronicle Live reported.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder probe. They all remain in custody.
Emergency services were called to Durham Street in Elswick at around 6.45pm on Friday
Police and forensics teams remain at the scene as an attempted murder investigation has been launched
Two men in their 20s, two men in their 30s and a man in his 40s have all been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Another man in his 40s and one in his 60s have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Northumbria Police detectives are also appealing for information about an alleged stolen vehicle and are calling for any witnesses to come forward with information.
The red Renault Twingo car which police are looking for is believed to have been parked in the West End of Newcastle between 6.30pm and 8pm on Friday.
It was later found in the Longbenton area on Saturday morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, the senior investigating officer on the case, said: ‘Eight suspects are now in custody being questioned, and I would like to reassure our communities extensive enquiries 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. Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to establishing exactly what happened that evening.
Police have remained at the scene since the alleged attack on Friday evening
‘We expect our cordon to remain in place for some time, and we would like to thank the community for their patience as we conduct further enquiries.
‘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.’
Anyone with information is urged to contact Northumbria Police.
