Two in court following care home smash
A blue BMW 3-series which was reported stolen was being pursued by police when it crashed into a wall of the care home, causing extensive structural damage which meant that the building had to be evacuated.
Initially, Northumbria Police said eight residents required hospital treatment.
On Friday, the force said a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s, neither of whom were in the eight taken to hospital, had died.
Police inquiries into their deaths continue.
Asgari-Tabar appeared before the court charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, said to be a resident who suffered spinal fractures.
The scene outside Highcliffe Care Home (Owen Humphreys/PA)
He was also charged with robbery of the BMW 3-series, which he was allegedly test-driving, and kidnap of the woman who was taking him out in the vehicle.
No pleas were entered and Asgari-Tabar was remanded in custody to appear before Newcastle Crown Court on August 11.
Parish, who had several supporters in the public gallery, faced two charges, robbery of the car and kidnap.
Magistrates said the case was so serious that it had to be dealt with at the crown court and he was also remanded in custody to appear on the same date as his co-accused.
As he was taken down to the cells, supporters shouted: 'We are all with you.
'Take care of yourself, we all love you mate.'
Previously, police said the car was reported as being stolen in the Fenham area of Newcastle at around 9.25pm and was seen in Sunderland 15 minutes later when a pursuit was authorised.
Following the police pursuit, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, officers said.
Alternative accommodation has been found for the residents.
On Friday, a spokeswoman for Avery Healthcare, which runs the care home, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the incident at our home in Sunderland and our thoughts are with all those affected.
'We are committed to supporting our residents, their families, and our dedicated staff during this incredibly difficult time.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Unmasked: Gang of boys who stabbed 18-year-old to death with a Rambo knife are pictured for the first time
The gang of boys who stabbed a teenager to death with a Rambo-style knife have been named and pictured for the first time. Jack Woodley was 18 years old when he was murdered by the 10 young killers, made up of 14-17-year-olds. A jury heard he was 'surrounded and isolated' by the mob of teen strangers and then stabbed in the back, 'like zombies attacking an animal', after they followed him from a funfair and chased him down an alleyway by a pub in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland. The young man from Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, was punched and kicked, stamped on and fatally stabbed with a 25cm blade during the horrific attack on October 16 2021. He was taken to hospital but nothing could be done to save his life and he passed away the next day. The boys were convicted of murdering Jack following a long trial at Newcastle Crown Court. They were all handed life sentences, minimum terms of between eight and 17 years' detention, a total of 124 years between them. Each of them went on to challenge their conviction at the Court of Appeal in London. However their bids were dismissed by top judges. Sentencing, the judge said the group had attacked Mr Woodley 'solely for the excitement and pleasure of inflicting serious injury on an entirely innocent and randomly selected stranger'. Judge Rodney Jameson made reporting restrictions banning the identity of each killer being published until they reached the age of 18. The youngest of the 10, Lewis Rose, became an adult yesterday. The identities of Tyler Brewis, 18, and Rhys Wear, 18, have also now been revealed. Seven of the gang were named in 2023 following a legal challenge by the Northern Echo. The other members were Grant Wheatley, Clayton Owen, Sonny Smith, Joe Lathan, Leighton Mayo, Blaine Sewell and Calum Maddison, who was 15 at the time and inflicted the fatal wound. One witness said in court the youths were like a 'herd of lions' when they attacked. Another witness who saw the violence said: 'Jack got down on the floor so he could curl up in a ball. 'He was so scared. There were so many punches raining down on him. They were brutal. 'Everyone in the group was just kicking the life out of Jack, stamping on his head. The young man from Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, was punched and kicked, stamped on and fatally stabbed with a 25cm blade (pictured) during the horrific attack on October 16 2021 'The lads were savagely kicking Jack, like zombies attacking an animal. 'I remember the terrified look on Jack's face as he was being kicked, punched and stamped on.' The parents of Jack have paid tribute to him following the verdicts. His mother Zoey McGill said: 'Jack was my reason to live and succeed in life. From the moment Jack was born he brought light and love to us all. 'The devastation of losing Jack is immense and far reaching. The trauma of reliving this whole incident over a long trial has had a devastating effect on us all. We cannot see a way of recovering from this. 'We feel imprisoned by our grief and trauma. No parent, loved one or friend should suffer someone going to a fair and losing them forever. We will never be able to share treasured family moments with our cheeky chappy blue-eyed boy ever again.' Prosecutor Mark McKone told the court that while only one youth inflicted the fatal stab wound, the other nine are guilty due to 'the concept of joint enterprise'. He added: 'What each defendant did to Jack varies, some used more serious violence than others. 'But the prosecution say this was classic joint enterprise, where a group acted together for the common purpose of causing really serious injury to Jack. 'The prosecution say all 10 defendants participated in this joint attack, using violence themselves or intentionally encouraging others to use violence. 'To be guilty of murder, a defendant must intent that a victim is killed or intend that a victim is caused really serious harm. 'It follows, that a person can be guilty of murder without intending for someone to be killed.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Closure notice for Gateshead house linked to criminal behaviour
A house linked to drug-related crime has been Police said it had received complaints from the public about activities at the house on Sheraton in Leam Lane, Gateshead. An investigation found the property was connected to a range of crimes, including anti-social behaviour and drug-taking. The force teamed up with Gateshead Council to use civil powers and magistrates granted the order preventing anyone entering the house for three months. Sgt Elliott Richardson of Northumbria Police said: "Thank you to the local community for providing the initial information so that we have been able to put a stop to this type of criminality at this address."Anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime have no place in our communities, and those living nearby should not have to put up with it." Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Sky News
5 days ago
- Sky News
A teenage girl dies after being pulled from the sea
A 13-year-old girl has died four days after encountering trouble in the North Sea. Edie Smart, from the Monkseaton area, was rescued from the water near the south end of Whitley Bay beach in North Tyneside shortly before 5pm on Thursday, Northumbria Police said. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday. "This is an extremely tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends," Northumbria Police said. "Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with the support they need at this time. "We ask that their privacy be respected as they begin to come to terms with the loss of their loved one." RNLI lifeguards and the Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat crew responded to the emergency at Whitley Bay Beach. The RNLI said in a statement: "We would like to offer our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of the young girl who tragically lost her life during an incident on Whitley Bay beach.' "This is a deeply upsetting incident, and our focus remains on supporting the agencies involved. We would respectfully ask that people avoid speculation while the circumstances are fully understood," it added.
