A city centre pub will remains closed following a suspected burglary at the premises overnight.
Staff at The Town Mouse Ale House, on St Mary's Place, said they came into work on Monday morning to find the property had been broken into overnight.
It has reported that a safe, as well as cash, has been stolen from the venue and damage has been caused to the property during the incident. Northumbria Police is carrying out enquiries and is urging anyone who may have information to come forward.