Man dies after being hit by car

A man who was hit by a car in the early hours of the morning has died.

Northumbria Police said a vehicle struck a pedestrian at 01.20 BST on the A1058 Coast Road in Newcastle, between the Corner House and Cradlewell.

The 50-year-old man died a short time later, the force added.

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody while inquiries are ongoing.