Man Arrested After Car Smashes Into Fawdon Barbershop, Then Abandoned

Someone crashed a car into a barbershop. It happened in Fawdon, at Rayan’s Barbershop. The shop is boarded up now. It will be closed for weeks. The incident occurred on Saturday night. Police arrived after a report around 11 PM.

The car hit the front of the barbershop. Shutters and windows suffered damage. The car’s hood and driver’s side look bad.

The cause of the crash is still unknown. Police arrested a 21-year-old man. They suspect him of dangerous driving. He’s been released on bail. The police investigation continues now.

Police need more information about the crash. They want to hear from witnesses. Did you see anything? Do you have dash cam footage?

The crash happened on Edgefield Avenue. A car left the road suddenly. It then collided with a building. The vehicle had been abandoned there.

You can contact Northumbria Police online. Use social media to send a direct message, or try the instant chat on their website. Submit a report form online using reference number NP-20250301-1214. If online isn’t possible, call 101.