02 April 2023 , 12:44
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A murder investigation has been launched after a 55-year-old man was killed outside a pub in Northumberland.
Police officers rushed to the scene after receiving a report that two men had been struck by a van outside the Bay Horse in Cramlington at around 10pm last night.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other, also aged 55, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. He remains in a critical condition.
Two men, aged 32 and 37, and a woman aged 27 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Police recovered a vehicle from Broadway, Blyth, and an investigation is ongoing.
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A police cordon surrounds the Bay Horse Inn, Cramlington (Newcastle Chronicle)Following the tragic incident, the victim's family has been informed and anyone with information that could help the investigation has been asked to get in touch with the police.
A local resident said it was "a shock" to see the police at the scene this morning, describing it as "a horrible thing".
They told ChronicleLive: "It's very quiet round here. It was a shock to see the tent there this morning.
"I saw the police, then I saw the cordon. I feel a bit sick seeing that, it’s a horrible thing to see in a Sunday morning walk."
Aiden Simpson and Nicola Curryer, who live next to the pub, said they heard a "commotion" and saw several police cars and ambulances at the scene yesterday night.
Northumbria Police launched a murder investigation (Newcastle Chronicle)Aiden, 45, said: "I only saw blue lights. I was watching the boxing and I looked out and saw a load of police cars and ambulances. I heard a lot of voices. I didn't see what happened, I just heard the commotion.
"When you see a tent up like that you know something bad has happened. It's not nice to see, especially being next door.
"There's never anything like that round here, that's why it's a shock."
A forensic tent outside the Horse Bay Inn in Cramlington (Newcastle Chronicle)This morning, the pub wrote on Facebook: "Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be open today (Sunday 2nd April). We will keep you updated with any more changes."
In a statement shared with The Mirror this afternoon, Northumbria Police said: "Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was killed outside a Cramlington pub.
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"Last night at around 10pm, (Saturday April 1) Police received a report two men had been struck by a van outside the Bay Horse, following an alleged disturbance inside the premises.
"Police and emergency services attended, but sadly one man, aged 55, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The other man, also aged 55, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition. Their families have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers at this time.
The incident happened outside the pub yesterday night (Newcastle Chronicle)"An investigation has been launched by the Force’s Major Investigation Team and a number of enquiries carried out to locate those involved.
"Two men, aged 32 and 37 and, and a 27-year-old woman were arrested suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time.
"A vehicle was recovered from Broadway, Blyth and additional officers have been deployed to the area as the investigation continues."
Detective Superintendent Jane Fairlamb, the Senior Investigating Officer said: "This is a tragic incident in which a man has lost his life and another has been hospitalised with serious injuries.
"Our thoughts are with their families at this difficult time and we’d ask their privacy is respected.
"Our investigation remains ongoing and there will be additional officers deployed across the Cramlington and Blyth areas today (Sunday), while we carry out further enquiries and speak with witnesses. Please make yourselves known if you have any concerns or information you’d like to pass on.
"There is no wider risk to the public and we would ask people to refrain from any type of speculation or commentary on social media about the case, while enquiries remain ongoing."
Anyone with information should call 101 or use the Tell Us Something page online, quoting log NP-20230401-1194.