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Six people are in cells after Bonfire Night riots.

Fireworks and bricks thrown at police during Bonfire Night

Police Commissioner Susan Dungworth at one of the training courses.

Police chief's call for parents to tackle misogyny

Seized fireworks from North Shields address.

Police seize thousands of pounds worth of illegal fireworks

Lewis Bradley.

Paedophile jailed after sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

Latest news from Northumbria Police.

Man due in court after being charged in connection with report of attempted rape

News from Northumbria Police.

Man arrested in connection with report of attempted rape

Police are appealing for help to trace this man.

Police release image of man after bladed article assault

Susan Dungworth, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner.

New approach to tackling women’s reoffending

North Seaton Road, Ashington.

Driver due in court charged with causing serious injury

Cllr Steven Bridgett, Rothbury member on Northumberland County Council.

Rural crime tops 200 offences as councillor calls for action

The illegal waste dump at Callerton.

Man arrested over illegal waste dump site near Ponteland
A man has been arrested in connection with an illegal waste dump near Ponteland.
Tom Patterson

Natasha Holland and abuser Mark Hardy.

Northumberland woman shares terrifying abuse ordeal

Floral tributes at the A69 crash site. Picture: Northumbria Police

Tributes paid to 'much-loved mam' who died following road collision

New bid to tackle crime on the rail network.

New bid to crack down on rail crime which disrupts services

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

Programme of activity continues to tackle serious violence

Amble Habour.

Police appeal as they investigate assault of 15-year-old

Leon Nicholson.

Police appeal to find wanted North Shields man

Latest news from Northumbria Police.

Investigation launched after man found with 'serious injuries' in North Tyneside

Police are appealing to identify this man as they investigate reports of assault.

Tynemouth assault leaves man with broken nose

Melanie Graham with Paul C. Brunson during the filming for Red Flag.

Romance fraud victim appears in true-crime series

News from Northumbria Police.

Two people charged after man dies following alleged assault

News from Northumbria Police. Picture: Northumbria Police

Murder investigation launched after man dies following reported assault

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

Police project offenders break cycle of drugs and crime

Colin Cowie, Graham Welsh and Gary Jacksons have been jailed.

Three jailed after £11 million drugs seized

Andrew Temple.

Police release image of wanted man

Andrew Lakeman was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court on September 3.

Hacker from county sentenced for stealing virtual gold

Police received reports of anti-social behaviour in the Beaconhill Grange area of Cramlington.

Police seize bikes after disorder linked to vigil

Philip Watson.

Man receives jail sentence for historic sexual abuse against schoolboys
A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for historic sexual abuse offences.
Andrew Coulson

Partners in the new public transport anti-crime strategy.

Police chief steps up public transport anti-crime campaign

Nelson the Dobermann after he was rescued.

Huge jump in animal abuse cases in Northumberland

Northumbria Police and partners joined forces to execute Operation Impact across North Tyneside.

Weapons, drugs and cash seized and arrests made as part of police operation

Ryan Cleverly has been jailed for assaulting his ex-partner.

Ashington man jailed for string of domestic abuse

A motorbike being taken away by Police after a series of raids Bedlington.

Drugs, weapons and fake cash seized in Bedlington house raids

M&S at Silverlink Retail Park. Picture: Google

Woman to appear in court on driving charge following death of pensioner

Graffiti at Aln Valley Railway. Picture: Mark Hayton

Graffiti attack at Aln Valley Railway causes thousands of pounds worth of damage

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth with Project Guardian officers.

Extra summer police patrols are aiming to crack down on crime

The equipment that has been damaged at the PlayZone includes the community defibrillator cabinet. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

PlayZone in Bedlington damaged 'through acts of vandalism'

Stuart Rainey has been jailed for sexual abuse of a child.

Paedophile jailed for almost two decades over sexual abuse of child

One man has been charged as part of an investigation into modern slavery.

Man charged after investigation into modern slavery

The test alcohol purchase.

Shops investigated after selling alcohol to 16-year-old

Three have been charged following the death of a man.

Wallsend man charged with manslaughter

Items seized in Killingworth, North Tyneside.

£150,000 in suspected illegal cash and thousands of illicit cigarettes seized

Youngsters in Longhoughton backing the '20 Is Plenty' Campaign

Youngsters lead road safety campaign in Northumberland village

Kuldip Chahal.

Seven years for Blyth man found guilty of kidnapping woman

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

Police chief seeks views on crime plan revamp
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, is calling on people in the force area to have their say on policing priorities for the next two years.
Tom Patterson

Police Dog Mila.

Two arrested and a hidden mobile phone seized thanks to Police Dog

A man was arrested over reports of sexual assault.

Man arrested over reports of sexual assault in Ashington

Police are investigating break-ins in Rothbury and near Wooler. Picture: Northumbria Police

Police launch investigation after two burglaries in rural Northumberland

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth

Northumbria Police to run pilot scheme to cut female offending

NFRS are supporting Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Firefighters raise awareness of deliberate fire-setting risks

Action days targeting anti-social behaviour have been held in Northumberland.

Days of action as teams work for a safer Northumberland

Anti crime charity seeking drink spiking information.

Anti-crime charity's make information call to combat drink spiking

Emergency services staff at the new North Tyneside hub.

New coastal base aims to cut down on crime

Adam Rose.

Man jailed over North Shields sexual assault

Police are appealing to identify individuals.

Police seek help to identify people in relation to investigations

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