The Latest Breaking News from Northumbria Police

Tyneside dealers jailed for being involved in trafficking £310,000-worth of cocaine on EncroChat

John Gates and Andrew Brierley, who were also concerned in 4kg of cannabis "grows", had been using the encrypted communications platform to supply the class A drug

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023

Cyclist dies weeks after suffering serious injuries following crash with minibus on Gateshead road

The collision took place on the A694 Lockhaugh Road in the Rowlands Gill area earlier this month - a man was taken to hospital for treatment but has sadly died

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023

Heroic off-duty police officers and nurse help to save life of man who fell ill in his car at Seaburn

John Walker, 69, had fallen ill at the wheel of his parked car along the coast in Seaburn when three people came to help him

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023

Police and forensics swarm Leazes Park following suspected stabbing in the early hours

A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.

Chronicle Live · May 23, 2023

Broad daylight disorder: Police called to reports of youths chasing each other with pieces of wood in Cullercoats

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened on Station Road on Saturday afternoon

Chronicle Live · May 23, 2023

FA Cup final: How to spot and avoid ticket scams

Popular sporting events have been the target of ticket fraud scams, with Northumbria Police recently warning Newcastle supporters not to purchase fake tickets for the Carabao Cup

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

Child killer David Boyd finally faces sentencing for 1992 murder of Nikki Allan

David Boyd was convicted earlier this month of murdering Nikki Allan after luring her to a derelict warehouse in Sunderland’s East End.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

Man to be sentenced for murder of seven-year-old girl 31 years ago

David Boyd was convicted earlier this month of murdering Nikki Allan after luring her to a derelict warehouse in Sunderland’s East End

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Child killer finally faces sentencing for 1992 murder

David Boyd was convicted earlier this month of murdering Nikki Allan after luring her to a derelict warehouse in Sunderland’s East End.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Northumbria Police investigating Rainton Arena 'assault' after girl was allegedly choked by security

The assault is alleged to have taken place at about 9.30pm on Friday at Rainton Meadows Arena

Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023