Newcastle: six people, including a 14-year-old, arrested after teenager died in car crash | UK News

The accident happened early Monday morning and left another teenager, aged 16, in hospital.

Six people, including five teenagers, have been arrested after a car crash in Newcastle killed a 15-year-old boy.

The crash happened on Stamfordham Road, West Denton, at around 1.14am on Monday.

A Mazda vehicle had aroused the suspicion of a police patrol car, which began following it from a distance, Northumbria Police said.

During a short pursuit, police lost sight of the Mazda, which then left the road and struck a nearby sign. No other vehicles were involved.

A 15-year-old boy died and another, aged 16, is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Five boys – three aged 16, one aged 14 and one aged 15 – were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A 27-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They were all released on bail.

Inspector Dean Hood, of Northumbria Police's Road Policing Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young person has sadly lost his 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 currently underway and anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police.

Inspector Hood also reminded people to “avoid speculation online and in the community which could impact the investigation”.

In line with standard procedure for events like this, a referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.