Watch as Sunderland Police chief addresses the media following tragic death of three teenagers
Police officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Area Commander for Sunderland, Chief Superintendent Scott Cowie, yesterday evening (September 30) addressed the media following the tragic death of three teenagers after car plunged into the River Wear at around 1.30pm on Tuesday (September 28).
Another occupant of the car – a 17-year-old boy - reached safety and sustained non-serious injuries.
He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and he remains in police custody at this time.
Northumbria Police have also reiterated their appeal for any eyewitnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information, particularly those with CCTV or dashcam footage, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the report forms on their website at https://www.northumbria.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.
Anyone with footage should submit this via the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/10NP26A30-PO1
You can also call 101 and quote reference number NP-20260929-0589.
Check out everything Chief Supt Scott Cowie said as he addressed the media.