All news on the topic: Northumbria Police

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Body of a man found in Sunderland’s Roker Park: police do not believe circumstances of death are suspicious
A body has been found in Roker Park, Sunderland, with police taping off a massive area as they investigate.
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Metro train held at Tynemouth following passenger fall
A Tyne and Wear Metro train was held at Tynemouth station after a man fell and was taken to hospital as a result.
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Five men convicted over grooming and sex attacks on underage girls in Tyneside
Five members of a Tyneside grooming gang are facing lengthy prison sentences after they were convicted of a series of sex attacks on underage girls.
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Police arrest 24 people and seize drugs, cash and weapons in North Tyneside crackdown
A major police operation in North Tyneside has led to 24 arrests and the seizure of Class A and B drugs, cash, and weapons.
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Tragic crash in South Shields leaves two dead, one arrested
A man and a boy have tragically died after a car mysteriously drove off the road in South Tyneside, authorities have said.
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Fairground worker dies after head injuries in Whitley Bay funfair accident
The man died after suffering after suffering serious head injuries in a ‘workplace accident’ on a ride at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, police said
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Whitley Bay funfair suspended after ride incident
A funfair was closed after emergency services hurried to the location following reports of a person being "seriously injured" on a ride.
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13-year-old girl dies after getting into trouble at Whitley Bay beach
Police raced to Whitley Bay beach, in North Tyneside, following reports that Edie Smart was "getting into difficulty" in the water and amid concerns for her welfare
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Fatal crash in UK: Two young men charged after women killed in care home
Two men have been charged after a BMW that was being followed by police crashed into their care home in Sunderland, killing two elderly women.
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Sunderland: Stolen BMW rams care home — 8 hospitalised, two young men behind bars
Two men, both 21 years old, were arrested following a crash involving a blue BMW that was stolen from Fenham, Newcastle, and collided with the side of a care home in Sunderland.
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Tragedy in Houghton-le-Spring: two people suspected of murder after death of 2-year-old girl
Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl in Houghton-le-Spring.
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"Danger to the public": Ryan Black jailed for setting girlfriend’s hair on fire and violent abuse
"Ryan Black, 40, deemed a ’danger to the public,’ set his girlfriend’s hair on fire and accused her of infidelity during a violent relationship where he left her unconscious."
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Four police cars wrecked: five hospitalized after horrific crash on A1
Five people have been rushed to hospital after a major crash on the A1 involving four police cars, with the road closed as officers investigate.
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Construction of Northumberland play park halted after discovery of 157 WWII bombs
More than 150 of the unexploded World War 2 ’practice’ devices have been uncovered on a play park construction site in Wooler, Northumberland.
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Body discovered in the search for former England rugby star Tom Voyce after his car was swept away in Storm Darragh
A body has been found in the search for missing England rugby star Tom Voyce.
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Ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce feared dead at 43 after car plunges into river
Northumbria Police have announced that former England rugby union player Tom Voyce is believed to have died aged 43 after his car plunged into the River Aln during Storm Darragh
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At least 57 arrests in connection to ’completely unacceptable’ riots
Some 57 people - including children - have been arrested in connection with the riots which have blighted cities and towns today and yesterday.
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Inside the UK riots: Right-wing groups fueled by misinformation
Reporters investigating the dissemination of information that sparked the riots on Tuesday have tracked them to a number of far-right groups active on social media
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Boy, 14, dies and another teen in hospital after going missing in river
A teenage boy has died after getting into difficulty in a river.
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Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at residence
A man has been stabbed to death at a home in Felling, northeast England.
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Children as young as nine added to toxic WhatsApp group promoting sexual violence and self-harm
The WhatsApp group is said to have promoted self-harm, sexual violence and racism, and Northumbria Police has warned schools across Tyneside about the dangers of the messaging app
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JK Rowling continues transphobic rants as India Willoughby reports her to police
Earlier this week, JK Rowling went on a vile rant and said India Willoughby was 'cosplaying a misogynistic male fantasy of what a woman is'
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Sycamore Gap set to go on public display in bid to preserve famous tree's legacy
The felling of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree was considered both a national and global tragedy, but plans have been revealed that will help preserve its memory
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Major city sees 'surge in youth violence' linked to caffienated alcoholic drink
Northumbria Police say there was a big spike in youth disorder in the city centre in 2023, which officers linked to a caffeinated alcoholic drink called Dragon Soop
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Car flips on to roof and smashes into property causing widespread destruction
Christine Elliott was having a lie-in at her home in Wylam, Northumberland, when the Mercedes lost control and flipped over before smashing into her bungalow on Sunday morning