A total of six people have been arrested after a 15-year-old tragically died in a crash following a police pursuit yesterday, it has been confirmed.
The collision happened in Stamfordham Road in Newcastle at 1.14am on Monday (June 11).
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "A Mazda car had been travelling in the area when it raised the suspicions of a police patrol car and made off. The police vehicle turned around and followed at a distance.
"A short pursuit took place but the police car lost sight of the Mazda. Moments later it was found to have left the road and hit road signage. No other vehicles were involved.
"A 15-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries. Another 16-year-old boy is currently in hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."
In total five boys, aged 14, 15 and three 16-year-olds, have all been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. All have been bailed.
A 27-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. He too has been bailed.
As is standard practice with incidents of this nature, a referral has been made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
Inspector Dean Hood, of Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident where a young person has sadly lost their life.
“Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this extremely difficult time, and they are currently being supported by our specially-trained officers.
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“A full investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident and we are asking anyone with information that may assist us to come forward.
“We would also ask people to avoid speculation both online and in the community which could impact the investigation."
Anyone who has any information should visit https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ or call 101 quoting reference number NP-20240610-0029.
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