The Latest Breaking News from Durham Constabulary

Torching cars at A66 crash vigil ‘completely unacceptable’, say police

Durham Constabulary officers were called to a field in the Haswell area of the county shortly after 5.30pm on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Teenage boys arrested after police officer injured by car

The road is currently closed to traffic and officers are expected to remain on scene for a number of hours

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Boy, 12, falls to his death after climbing onto barn roof with friends

Durham Constabulary identified the victim as Jaxon Hubery

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Terrifying Prison Scene: Soham Killer Ian Huntley Fighting for Life After Brutal Assault

Ian Huntley, convicted of the Soham murders, is in critical condition following a violent attack in HMP Frankland. Police are investigating the incident.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

Ian Huntley Hospitalized After Prison Incident: Latest Updates on His Condition

Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was seriously injured in an assault at HMP Frankland.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

Man yelled ‘I’ve done it’ after Soham killer Ian Huntley was attacked – reports

Huntley was treated for head injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital, Durham Constabulary said.

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Suspect identified after attack on Soham Killer Ian Huntley in prison workshop

The Soham killer was treated for head injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Soham killer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack

Durham Constabulary said a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted on Thursday morning at HMP Frankland.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Man caught trying to drive home moments after being handed driving ban

Traffic officers saw him get into his car parked at the next-door Tesco store and drive away

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Burglar falls from ceiling four times while trying to make petrol station break-in getaway

Andrew Pickering was caught on camera repeatedly attempting a clumsy exit from the scene

The Independent UK · Jan 15