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Man Charged With Two Attempted Murders in Elswick Assault

The case moves to Newcastle Crown Court with a plea hearing set for December 23.

Overview

  • Police say the woman in her 60s remains in a critical condition and the man is stable nearly a week after the Durham Street attack.
  • Ross Clancy, 39, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, burglary and theft of a vehicle.
  • He appeared before magistrates and was remanded in custody ahead of next month’s Crown Court hearing.
  • Detectives continue an active investigation with a cordon in place and appeals for information through the major incident portal or by calling 101 quoting NP-20251121-0919.
  • Officers are seeking details about a red Renault Twingo believed to have been parked in Newcastle’s West End on Friday evening before being found in Longbenton, and seven other arrested suspects are on police bail.