Second arrest made in connection with suspected poisoning in Newcastle
A property in Ingleby Barwick was searched earlier this week
Last updated 8th Feb 2024
A second person has been arrested, as police investigate a suspected poisoning in Newcastle.
Hong Kong-born Thomas Kwan, 52, of Brading Court, Ingleby Barwick, Teesside, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with attempting to murder Patrick O'Hara.
Northumbria Police said on Thursday that a woman in her 30s has also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The arrest happened on Monday and she has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
The force said the alleged victim, who is in his 70s, was not a patient of the GP.
Dr Kwan is a partner of the Happy House Surgery in Sunderland.
Forensic officers have been carrying out inquiries at a property in Ingleby Barwick for several days and have reported finding "unknown substances".
Cleveland Police say they are continuing to support Northumbria Police with the investigation in Brading Court, Ingleby Barwick.
Further searches are due to take place in the coming days in the garage of the property.
The local community will continue to see an increased police presence in the area while the searches are undertaken.
The force say the public should be reassured there is no risk to the community’s safety.