Broad daylight disorder: Police called to reports of youths chasing each other with pieces of wood in Cullercoats

Broad daylight disorder broke out on a seaside street as families flocked to the coast to enjoy the sunny weather.

Police were called to Station Road in Cullercoats after a disturbance broke out at around 4pm on Saturday.

The Chronicle understands local residents reported seeing a group of youths chasing others with what looked like pieces of wood.

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Police say no one was injured in the incident.

And officers are now appealing for witnesses.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Shortly after 4pm on Saturday, we received a report of a disturbance on Station Road, in Cullercoats, involving a group of youths.

“Officers attended and no-one was found to have suffered serious injuries."

Anyone with information should call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting log number NP-20230520-0793.

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