Detectives are investigating the attempted murder of a man left fighting for his life after he fell from a moving vehicle.

The 34-year-old alleged victim of the incident in Wallsend remains criticall injured in hospital.

Emergency services were called after reports a man fell from a van on the Coast Road on Friday night.

Northumbria Police has said a third suspect has been held in connection with the incident.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of kidnap, while two other men, aged 55 and 18, were held on suspicion of attempted murder.

All three suspects have been released under investigation.

A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: “Shortly after 7.30pm on Friday, police received a report of a man having fallen from a moving vehicle which was travelling on the Coast Road in Wallsend.

“Emergency services attended the scene and found a 34-year-old man with serious injuries.

“He was taken to the RVI and remains in hospital at this time where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“An investigation was immediately launched and three men – aged 18, 20 and 55 – were arrested in connection with the incident.

“The men have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to get in contact.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting log NP-20220701-0981 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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