Threatening behaviour and verbal abuse to Gateshead Council staff leading to health and safety "near misses" are on the rise.
Figures revealed to councillors show reported incidents of verbal abuse or threatening behaviour in 2022 stood at 35 and 29 respectively. However, this year's numbers show an increase in reported verbal abuse to 56 and 69 regarding threatening behaviour.
The departments of adult social care and housing bore the brunt of half the cases of threatening behaviour with repeat offenders.
