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North East households face up to £15 council tax rise to fund new frontline police officers

North East residents are facing a council tax rise of up to £15 to fund 134 new frontline police officers to fight crime.

Councillors from across Northumbria Police's catchment approved Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuinness' proposal to increase the Police precept by £15 a year for band D homes and £10 a year for Band A properties - generating more than £6m.

The hike will allow Northumbria Police to deploy 134 new officers into frontline roles and maintain a "visible" police presence.

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