Firefighters saved the lives of more than 100 pigeons after a wooden shed went up in flames in a suspected arson attack.
Emergency services were called to Hexham Avenue in Walker after two sheds had gone up in flames. Though one was derelict, the other was packed full of pigeons.
Firefighters released the pigeons before the flames could take hold, saving the lives of all 100 birds. Northumbria Police were also present and confirmed that the incident was being treated as arson.
