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Chelsea Halfpenny arrives Newcastle to perform in Waitress as granddad remains in hospital

Chelsea Halfpenny has shared her delight at being back in Newcastle with hit musical Waitress, following an anxious week, after her granddad was seriously injured in an alleged hit and run.

The 85-year-old was left in a critical condition following the incident, which happened in the Leam Lane area of Gateshead on Friday February 25.

Police say he was struck by a car on Woodburn, with vehicle then leaving the scene.

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