Police appeal after altercation follows dangerous driving in Leam Lane
Police appeal after Leam Lane altercation

Police are appealing for information after a group of men were involved in a physical altercation following reports of dangerous driving in Gateshead.

Officers were told that vehicles had been driven dangerously in the Leam Lane area on Thursday, October 8. A group of men reportedly got out of the vehicles and became involved in a physical altercation near the junction of Bolburn and Grange Crescent at around 3.30pm. They then left the scene.

No injuries reported

No injuries were reported to police. Officers have carried out a number of enquiries and are now appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed anything to get in touch.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam or ring doorbell footage of the incident.

How to provide information

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police online. This can be done via direct message on social media or by submitting a report form on the force's website. A public portal has also been set up where members of the community can upload information relating to the incident.

Those without online access can call 101. Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.