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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Men charged after car crashes into care home and kills elderly women
Two men have been charged after a car collided with a care home following a police pursuit. Northumbria Police said two residents of Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland, a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s, died on Thursday, following the serious collision. The care home also had to be evacuated after the crash caused structural damage to the building about 9.40pm on Wednesday. On Friday evening, the force said two men, both aged 21, had been charged with a number of offences in connection with the reports, as it continues to investigate the deaths. Sam Asgari-Tabar, of Stratford Road, Sunderland, has been charged with robbery and kidnapping. He has also been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving in relation to one of the care home residents who remains in hospital. Reece Parish, of Fordham Road, Sunderland, has been charged with robbery and kidnapping. Northumbria Police said eight other residents were taken to hospital in the aftermath with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, with one still in hospital by Friday evening. Officers had been following a BMW that was reported stolen from an address in Fenham, Newcastle, around 9.20pm on Wednesday. Police were authorised to pursue the vehicle, which crashed into the care home around five minutes later. It is alleged that a woman involved in a proposed sale was inside the vehicle when it was driven off before being forcibly removed a short time later, police said. She was left shaken but uninjured by the incident, the force added. Following the police pursuit, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, officers said. A metal barrier has been put up outside the damaged care home, which appeared to be deserted two days after the crash, the residents having been moved to alternative accommodation. Large cracks in the brickwork were visible around the crash site and debris had spilled out onto the garden. The latest CQC report into the home, from 2021, said it looked after a maximum of 60 residents, including people with dementia. In a separate matter, Parish has also been charged with violent disorder in connection with the events in Sunderland city centre on August 2 last year. Both men are due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A force spokesman said: 'With two men now charged, we would remind people to avoid speculation both online and in our communities as this could impact the ongoing court case. 'Our investigation into the deaths of two care home residents continues.' 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. 'We are immensely grateful for the compassion and professionalism our teams have shown and continue to show. 'As this remains part of an active police investigation, we are unable to comment further at this stage.' Anyone with concerns or information is asked to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use live chat and report forms on the force's website. Alternatively, they can call 101 and quote reference: NP-20250709-1225.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Two in court following care home smash
Two 21-year-olds have appeared in court after a stolen car crashed into a care home and two elderly residents later died. Sam Asgari-Tabar, of no fixed address, and Reece Parish, of Fordham Road, Sunderland, appeared separately at Newcastle Magistrates' Court following the crash on Wednesday night at Highcliffe Care Home, Witherwack, Sunderland. 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. 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.'
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Two in court following care home smash
Two 21-year-olds have appeared in court after a stolen car crashed into a care home and two elderly residents later died. Sam Asgari-Tabar, of no fixed address, and Reece Parish, of Fordham Road, Sunderland, appeared separately at Newcastle Magistrates' Court following the crash on Wednesday night at Highcliffe Care Home, Witherwack, Sunderland. 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. 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.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Men charged after women die following care home crash
Two men have been charged with a number of offences, including robbery and kidnap, after a BMW crashed into a care home in Sunderland following a police chase. The deaths of two Highcliffe Care Home residents, a woman in her 80s and another in her 90s who died the day after the crash, are still being investigated, said police. Eight other residents were taken to hospital. Sam Asgari-Tabar, 21 from Sunderland, has been charged with causing serious injury to a resident by dangerous driving. He and Reece Parish, 21 from Sunderland, are also charged with robbery and kidnap and will appear at at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Saturday. On Wednesday night, officers had been following a BMW that had been reported stolen from an address in Fenham, Newcastle, at around 21:20 BST. Police were authorised to pursue the vehicle, which crashed into the care home in Witherwack around five minutes later. It is alleged a woman involved in a proposed sale was inside the car when it was driven off before she was forcibly removed a short time later. She was left shaken but uninjured, Northumbria Police said. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The care home had to be evacuated following the crash, which caused major structural damage to the building. Northumbria Police is considering whether the crash contributed to the two women's deaths. Of the eight injured care home residents, only one was still in hospital by Friday evening. In a separate matter, Mr Parish has also been charged with violent disorder in connection with events in Sunderland city centre on August 2 last year.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Charges after women die following Sunderland care home crash
Two men have been charged with a number of offences, including robbery and kidnap, after a BMW crashed into a care home in Sunderland following a police deaths of two Highcliffe Care Home residents, a woman in her 80s and another in her 90s who died the day after the crash, are still being investigated, said police. Eight other residents were taken to Asgari-Tabar, 21 from Sunderland, has been charged with causing serious injury to a resident by dangerous and Reece Parish, 21 from Sunderland, are also charged with robbery and kidnap and will appear at at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Saturday. On Wednesday night, officers had been following a BMW that had been reported stolen from an address in Fenham, Newcastle, at around 21:20 were authorised to pursue the vehicle, which crashed into the care home in Witherwack around five minutes is alleged a woman involved in a proposed sale was inside the car when it was driven off before she was forcibly removed a short time was left shaken but uninjured, Northumbria Police said.A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police care home had to be evacuated following the crash, which caused major structural damage to the Police is considering whether the crash contributed to the two women's the eight injured care home residents, only one was still in hospital by Friday a separate matter, Mr Parish has also been charged with violent disorder in connection with events in Sunderland city centre on August 2 last year.
