The Latest Breaking News from Northumbria Police

Cocaine conspirators ordered to pay back £300k for their ill-gotten gains after supplying drugs across Sunderland

Officers from Northumbria Police uncovered the pair’s illicit empire when disqualified driver Trott was caught behind the wheel of a car in Shiney Row.

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2022

Three cars torched as police investigate spate of arson attacks in West Wylam

Police are appealing for information after three incidents in the West Wylam area of Prudhoe on Monday night

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2022

Northumbria Police seize abandoned car in Sunderland suspected to have been used for criminal activity

Officers arrived at the scene shortly after the vehicle was abandoned successfully seizing it for further investigations

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2022

Gateshead hit and run leaves 85 year-old in 'critical condition' in hospital

Northumbria police are appealing for dash cam footage to help inquiries

Chronicle Live · Feb 26, 2022

Firefighters in five engines tackle blaze at building in Sunderland

The road has been closed by Northumbria Police as Tyne and Wear Fire and a Northern Gas Networks engineer deal with the situation

Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2022

Morpeth at risk of 'going downhill' due to unsightly graffiti, resident fears

Northumbria Police confirmed they'd received several reports of graffiti over the last month and were working to tackle the issue

Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2022

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco worth £45,000 seized by police and council in North East

The contraband was seized as part of a joint operation by North Tyneside Council’s Trading Standards team and Northumbria Police

Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2022

Police claim Sayers' hot toddies bid could pave way for 'legitimate front' to organised crime

Northumbria Police alleged that a bid to serve festive tipples on Northumberland Street could be a precursor to securing a future licence for a "more significant operation"

Chronicle Live · Feb 22, 2022

Police investigating affray after man was reportedly threatened with weapon in Sunderland

Northumbria Police received a report that a man had entered a shop on Ryhope Street South at lunchtime after being threatened

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2022

Neighbours in shock after car hits man and pram on Whitley Bay road

Northumbria Police were called to a report of a collision on Thursday, where it was reported that a car had crashed into a man and a pram

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2022