Overview
- Officers detained two men, aged 23 and 24, after a car struck the victim and left the scene in the early hours.
- The incident was reported shortly after 1am, and the injured man was transported to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.
- Part of Carr Lane remains cordoned off as crime scene investigators examine the roadway and collect evidence.
- Detectives are seeking witnesses as well as CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to help establish the circumstances.
- The North East Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulance crews, a clinical team leader, and a hazardous area response team.