POLICE are investigating after an elderly woman was knocked down by a car and seriously hurt.

The pedestrian, a 76-year-old woman, was knocked over by a white Mercedes at around around 1.10pm on Good Friday in Howdon Road in North Shields.

A spokesman for Northumbria Police said the woman has been taken to the RVI in Newcastle where she remains in a serious condition.

The spokesman said: “Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was knocked over by a car in North Tyneside.

“The road was closed for a short time to allow enquiries to be carried out.

“It has since been reopened. Officers are appealing for witnesses.”

To help police with the investigation call the force on 101 and quote reference 428 140 417.