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Man arrested after mobility scooter driver 'punched in the head' in South Shields
A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after punching a mobility scooter driver, who remains critically injured in hospital, police said.
- On August 16, Northumbria Police received a report shortly before 3.30pm of a serious assault at Whiteleas Way roundabout in South Shields.
- It was reported that an altercation occurred between a Nissan Micra driver and a mobility scooter user, a man in his 60s, who fell to the ground.
- The latter, a man in his 70s, allegedly got out of the vehicle and punched the mobility scooter user, a man in his 60s, causing serious head injuries.
- A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a mobility scooter driver was allegedly punched and left in critical condition, police said.
- Following a Facebook post, Northumbria Police urged witnesses near Whiteleas Way roundabout shortly before 3:30pm yesterday to contact them with information referencing NP-20250816-0741.
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Man in 70s arrested as mobility scooter driver critically injured after 'punch' - The Mirror
Northumbria Police said officers received a report shortly before 3.30pm on Saturday of a serious assault at Whiteleas Way roundabout, following an alleged punching attack
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The Independent (US)Man in his 70s arrested after mobility scooter driver allegedly punched in head
A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, police said
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