The Latest Breaking News from Northumbria Police

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being knocked down by bus in Sunderland City Centre

Emergency crews attended the scene on Fawcett Road where a pedestrian was found to have sustained head injuries

Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2022

Pet owner devastated after beloved dog dies after 'being stabbed' in Gateshead

Kyle Mason has been left heartbroken after his dog Robbie was "stabbed" and tragically died from his injuries

Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2022

Extra patrols across Newcastle over Jubilee bank holiday weekend

Police will join Nexus and council staff in carrying out extra patrols on buses and Metro services and in transport hubs over the long weekend

Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2022

Concern growing in ongoing search for missing Sunderland teenager Kieran Williams

Kieran, 18, was reported missing after he failed to return home on April 18

Chronicle Live · May 30, 2022

Investigation launched after thief steals plants and benches from popular Heaton coffee shop

Police are appealing for information after a thief stole plants and benches from Heaton Perk coffee shop

Chronicle Live · May 28, 2022

'People call police when they've lost their keys' - Meet the 999 call handler urging people to think before they ring

Call handler Sophia Chisholm is urging people to think about whether it really is an emergency before they ring 999

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022

Fears opening new pub in abandoned Newcastle city centre building could cause spike in crime

Northumbria Police objected to the plans stating the location is in a 'very demanding' area with The Gate and Bigg Market close by

Chronicle Live · May 25, 2022

Cyclist taken to hospital with multiple injuries after being knocked down by truck in Walker

Emergency crews attended the scene in the Stotts Road area of Walker and the Fossway was subsequently closed

Chronicle Live · May 20, 2022

Death of man, 47, found with 'serious injuries' at home in Winlaton deemed to be 'non-suspicious'

The man's death has now been passed on to the coroner and has been deemed to be a non-suspicious death

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2022

Distraught man slams cops after he's left with his wife's dead body for over 6 hours

A devastated Ian Johnson, 60, said that he has been left traumatised after waiting so long with his wife's body after she collapsed at their home.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022