Police apprehended five suspects after an alleged string of crimes over a two-hour period including shoplifting, assault and criminal damage in North Tyneside.
Shortly after 2pm on Wednesday (May 10), police received a report of disorder taking place at a supermarket in the Howdon area.
Witnesses reported that a number of males and a female were shoplifting from the shop on Tynemouth Road while also allegedly threatening members of the public with glass bottles.
