Man arrested over fatal Newcastle hit-and-run

The two pedestrians were struck by a car that drove off near the Punch Bowl pub in Newcastle

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run in Newcastle.

A 75-year-old woman died after she was knocked down on Jesmond Road, near the Punch Bowl pub shortly after 19:20 GMT on Saturday.

A 79-year-old man, who was with the woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries believed to be life-threatening.

Northumbria Police said a 22-year-old man remained in police custody.

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