A GUNMAN who shot a driver after ramming him off the road is being hunted by police.

The victim crashed into railings outside a school when another car smashed into him.

A man got out of the car and shot the driver before speeding off.

Police were alerted by families who heard gunshots in Coach Road, Throckley, Newcastle shortly after 8.40pm on Sunday.

A 26-year-old man, bleeding heavily from wounds to his upper body, was taken by ambulance to Newcastle General Hospital under armed guard.

His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0191-2146555 ext 62555.