The Latest Breaking News from Northumbria Police

'Everyone's in shock' - residents speak out after three-year-old injured in suspected North Shields hit-and-run

Neighbours have told of seeing a woman cradling the child by the side of the road following Monday night's collision

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022

Disruption for commuters after man trespasses on Metro railway bridge in Sunderland

Emergency crews received a report of a male who was spotted on wrong side of railings on Monkwearmouth Metro bridge

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022

Shameless thieves filmed stealing dog kennels destined for Cyprus from North Tyneside animal charity

The two thieves have been described as 'scum of the earth' by the co-founder of Take Away the Tears.

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2022

Man, 32, dies in hospital after horror motorbike crash with car in Sunderland

A 15-year-old boy, who was also on the off-road motorbike, remains in hospital with serious injuries after the collision on St Luke's Terrace, Pallion

Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2022

Sunderland and South Tyneside's top cop to retire after 27 years on the beat

Sarah Pitt is set to retire at the end of the month after a 27 year career with Northumbria Police, holding many highs and lows over the past three decades

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022

Life-saving defibrillator stolen from Blakelaw building as police investigation launched

The offender first damaged a box at an address near Moorland House in Blakelaw which contained a defibrillator

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022

'We won't tolerate it': How police are working with Benwell community to fight back against crime gangs

Northumbria Police are running an operation called 'Clear, Hold, Build' to help prevent West End neighbourhood being targeted by organised crime groups

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022

'I was screaming for my life' - Teen mum trapped in Howdon home with children as car torched outside

Antonia-Leigh Maw feared for her children's lives as flames spread to the front of her home

Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2022

Metro chief issues message to parents after staff member assaulted in youth disorder at Tynemouth station

Northumbria Police had to be called to Tynemouth Metro station to disperse a crowd after a member of Nexus' security team was assaulted and a train window was broken

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022

Hunt for bogus carer who stole 90-year-old's handbag in Gateshead

Northumbria Police have released a description of the burglar and have asked anyone who can assist with their investigation to come forward

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022