Mobility scooter driver in critical condition after being 'punched in head'
Northumbria Police reported receiving a call just before 3.30pm on Saturday about a serious assault at the Whiteleas Way roundabout, at the junction with Nevinson Avenue in South Shields.
It was alleged that a dispute occurred between a man in a Nissan Micra and another man on a mobility scooter.
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The man from the car is said to have exited his vehicle and punched the victim in the head and neck, causing him to fall.
Emergency services attended the scene and the victim, a man in his 60s, was rushed to hospital with severe head injuries where he remains in critical condition.
A man in his 70s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, according to police.
He has since been released on bail while further inquiries are made. Northumbria Police are appealing to the public for any information and stated on Sunday that they are "keen to trace any witnesses who were in the area at the time".
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Northumbria Police directly via social media, or by using the live chat and report forms on the force's website – quoting reference number NP-20250816-0741.
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