The Latest Breaking News from Counter Terrorism Policing North East

Police Break Silence on Ann Widdecombe Murder Motive After 28-Year-Old Arrested

Police have ruled out political or terror motives in the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe, as a 28-year-old man is arrested. The investigation continues with no threat to the public.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Police given another week to question four held on suspicion of terrorism plot

Four men were arrested at properties in Huddersfield, Leeds, Derby and West Bromwich.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi charged with attempted murder after attacking prison guards

Abedi, who remains in prison, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 18

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Man to face court over murder of 70-year-old killed in street attack

Ahmed Alid, 44, from Hartlepool, has been charged with murder and the attempted murder of another man.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Man charged with murder of 70-year-old killed in street attack

Terrence Carney had just used a cash machine when he was attacked in Hartlepool town centre on Sunday morning.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Knife left at scene as counter terror police probe fatal attack in Hartlepool

A bloodied knife was left at the scene

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

Twisted teen planned sick far-right terror attack to 'kick-start race war' in UK

Luke Skelton, of Washington, Teesside is due to be sentenced on June 19 after today being convicted of preparing to carry out an act of terrorism targeting police stations

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Police detention officer charged with terror offence for Ulster Defence Association social media posts

William Loyd-Hughes is alleged to have posted images promoting the loyalist paramilitary group last year

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Police given further time to question Leeds hospital terror suspect

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said a warrant of further detention was granted on Saturday by Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

'Gunman with suspicious device' arrested outside Leeds hospital as he is quizzed by police

A police cordon remains in place at St James's Hospital and army specialists are in attendance following reports of a 'suspicious package'

Leeds Live · Jan 20, 2023