1 arrest, 6 hurt after car strikes pedestrians at Eid event

Six people have been injured, including three children, after reports of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians outside a sports centre in Newcastle.

Northumbria Police have said they do not believe the incident was terror-related. Picture: PA

Witnesses reported seeing a car colliding with a group of people in the car park of the Westgate Sports Centre, where people were said to be gathering for Eid prayers.

Northumbria Police confirmed that a 42-year-old woman had been arrested and enquiries were ongoing, but the incident was not thought to be a terror-related.

The injured were taken to the Royal Victoria infirmary for treatment.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am Northumbria Police received reports that a vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.

“Police enquiries are on-going to establish exactly what happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.

“Emergency services are currently at the scene.

“Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is currently in police custody.

“Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference number 277 25/06/2017.”

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed that their air ambulance was on the scene, along with six ambulances and rapid response paramedics.