Mar 30 2009 By Sara Nichol
FIVE people have been arrested after a teenager fell from a moving taxi in South Tyneside.
The 18-year-old was among a group of four or five teens who jumped from the black cab as it slowed to take a bend on Hedworth Lane, Jarrow.
It is believed he may have fractured his skull in the fall, which happened at around 3.45am on Sunday morning, and he is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
A 17-year-old, two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old have arrested on suspicion of making-off without paying and bailed pending further enquiries.
A 60-year-old man has also been arrested and bailed on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Detective Inspector Paul Gilroy, who is investigating the incident, said: “A group of four-or-five youths had got into the taxi from a nightclub in South Shields to travel to Jarrow.
“When the taxi slowed to negotiate a bend on Hedworth Lane all the passengers alighted. from the taxi.
“However, one of the youths has apparently fallen and suffered head injuries.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043 extension 65946
Source: Sunday Sun
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