Woman arrested after 5 year old falls from window in Gateshead

The incident happened around 7:15am Wednesday 13th April

Published 14th Apr 2016

Police have arrested a woman in connection with an incident in Gateshead.

At 7:15am on Wednesday, April 13, we received a report expressing concern for a child that had fallen from a first floor window of a property in Newbury Avenue.

Police and ambulance attended and a 5-year-old child has been taken to the RVI hospital for treatment. She is currently in a stable condition.

A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.