Mum blocks path as yobs hurl bricks and glass

suddenly there’s glass that hits the pavement and me. I thought it was just me, then I looked and there was a gentleman gesturing to me and saying “don’t move”.

“He said there was someone throwing rocks and glass. I looked up at the building and I could see a lot of the windows were smashed. Thankfully there was no serious injuries, but my concern was the parents started coming from where I was.

“I started doing what the other gentleman was doing and told people not to cross the road.

Thankfully my son wasn’t with me, but if he had been it would have been quite a terrifying situation.”

Shabs reported the incident to police and officers are now investigating. A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: “Shortly after 4.40pm on Friday, April 19, we received reports of anti-social behaviour at a disused building on Westgate Road. It was understood that a group of people had been trespassing inside of the property and have thrown debris including bricks and glass from the building onto the street.

“Thankfully no injuries were reported. However, those involved had left the scene before police arrival.

“Enquiries are ongoing alongside the landowners to address recent pockets of disorder at the privately-owned site.

“We would also remind everyone that the state of the building could pose a serious safety risk.”

The Chronicle reported last year how plans to transform Angel Heights, which has been left abandoned for years, into flats had been approved.

The project, by developer Jomast, would also see 12 duplex style apartments built at the back of the Westgate Road site.

Angel Heights opened in 1925 and provided accommodation for nurses working at the neighbouring Newcastle General Hospital.

It was later turned into a hostel for asylum seekers.