Woman bailed as river search for man continues - BBC
Northumbria Police says it is investigating the circumstances of the incident at Redheugh Bridge.
www.bbc.co.ukRecent incidents dominate the latest news on Redheugh Bridge Road in Gateshead, UK. A major police investigation began on April 10, 2026, after a disturbance where a man entered the River Tyne from the bridge, prompting ongoing searches.[2][3]
Police Search Update
Northumbria Police arrested a 48-year-old woman on suspicion of assault and later murder; she was bailed as of April 13, 2026, while the river search for the man entered its fourth day. Specialist teams from police and fire services continue operations along the Tyne.[2]
Structural Concerns
Earlier, in December 2025, councillors urged swift repairs for crumbling concrete and cracks on the 42-year-old Redheugh Bridge, with a car park fenced off due to spalling risks. Inspections, ongoing since August 2025, identified drainage issues and prior lorry damage, with £1 million provisionally budgeted.[1]