The identity of a teenager who died after being "struck by a vehicle" in Newcastle at the weekend can now be confirmed.

Northumbria Police received a report of a one-vehicle crash on West Denton Way, in West Denton shortly after 4pm on Sunday (October 15).

It was reported that a grey BMW car collided with a bus stop, where a number of people were stood.

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Emergency services attended the scene and despite the best efforts of paramedics a man – who can now be named as 19-year-old Joe Scott, of Blakelaw in Newcastle – was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist family liaison officers at this time.

Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department, said: “Our thoughts remain firmly with Joe’s loved ones at what must be an extremely difficult time for them.

“We will offer them all of the support they need as they come to terms with their loss and ask that their privacy is respected.

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"A full and thorough investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing.

“We continue to appeal for anyone with information, particularly those who were in the area and have dash cam footage in the moments leading up to the collision, to contact us.”

Two women, who were also stood at the bus stop and injured in the collision, were taken to hospital.

One sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital, while the other sustained non-serious injuries and has since been discharged.

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A full investigation into the collision was launched by officers and three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

One man, 21, has now been released under investigation, while two others, aged 24 and 21, have been released and will face no further action.

Anyone with information regarding the collision should use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or call 101, quoting reference NP-20231015-0697.