Residents tell how armed police swarmed quiet street as woman stabbed 'in murder bid'

The woman, who suffered a single stab wound to the back, was rushed to the RVI in Newcastle, where she remains in a stable condition today (Friday, August 7). One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, told the Echo: "The woman who was stabbed in the back was lying on the floor outside. "Ambulance, police, a critical incident team and armed police were all here - the whole estate was covered. Officers remained at the scene today while forensic teams complete their examinations. A GNAAS spokesperson added: "Our critical care team was activated at 9pm to an incident in Pelton.