Shopkeepers in a busy shopping street say they have resorted to ‘policing it ourselves’ after losing faith with the justice system amid the escalating issue of shoplifting.
Blyth’s neighbourhood inspector has expressed hope that on-going investment into the town will reduce long term crime – particularly in young people.
A man has been convicted of the murder of North Tyneside man Andrew Darn.
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