Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police officer avoids jail for sexually assaulting woman

Ryan Callaghan.

Grieving family praise police after a rapist is jailed for a decade

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in April 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in April 2025

JonPaul Elessar.

Washington man took naked photos of victim and then bragged about it

Newcastle Airport has seen a 512% increase in drones illegally entering the airport's airspace.

Airport chief issues threat to life warning over drones in airspace

Fly-tipping, like this in East Boldon, could be tackled with South Tyneside Council’s new drone

The new secret weapon to tackle bike yobs and fly-tippers

Three teenagers charged with attempted murder

Three teenagers charged with attempted murder in New Herrington

The boy was reportedly attacked in Herrington Country Park.

Attempted murder investigation launched after reported stabbing of boy

Two teenagers have been arrested.

Boy, 15, in hospital after reported stabbing as two teens arrested

Police have arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized drugs, cash and a weapon following a raid in South Shields.

Police arrest two suspected drug dealers following a raid

Northumbria Police seizes bikes across its force area, including these in Gateshead

Police raid homes as they crack down on nuisance off-road bikers

An investigation is underway following a fire at Leighton Motors, in South Shields, on Tuesday night (June 3).

Investigation underway after fire crews were called to a garage

A significant fire broke out at a garage in South Shields overnight

Leighton Motors in South Shields issues statement following large fire

An investigation is underway after police seize a "vehicle of interest" in Jarrow.

Investigation launched after police seize ‘vehicle of interest’

Northumbria Police have arrested six men and seized drugs, cash, and vehicles during a day of action in South Tyneside.

Six men arrested as police seize drugs, cash and vehicles

The 13 safest North Tyneside neighbourhoods
Discover the 13 North Tyneside neighbourhoods with the lowest crime rates according to the latest data.
Jason Button

Police are appealing for help in finding Cameron Bell, a missing man from South Tyneside.

Police appeal for help in finding a missing South Tyneside man

Plans approved for apartment block at former police station site in Sunderland Road, South Shields

Crumbling police station which is a derelict eyesore to be transformed

Layton Carr.

Five boys aged 11-14 arrested in connection with Layton Carr’s death

Northumbria Police headquarters.

Northumbria good at preventing crime but some improvements needed

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in March 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in March 2025

The most dangerous neighbourhoods in South Tyneside revealed by data

It was reported that a man had entered Marshall Wallis Road, South Shields before damaging several windows of a house at around 9pm on Sunday. The man then left the area on a pedal cycle

Man smashes house windows before fleeing on bicycle

Daniel Graham (left) and Adam Carruthers have been found guilty of felling the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree and causing damage to Hadrian's Wall.

Two men found guilty of felling the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree

Layton Carr was found dead following a fire in Gateshead on Friday, May 2.

Police appealing for further witnesses following death of Layton Carr

Layton Carr was found dead following a fire in Gateshead on Friday, May 2.

Family share heartfelt tribute following tragic death of 14-year-old

Well wishers leave floral tributes outside Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead.

Tributes as Gateshead remembers 14-year-old boy following fire death
Flowers and tributes are being left on a Gateshead industrial estate where a teenager died on Friday evening.
Jason Button

Well wishers leave floral tributes outside Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead.

"We will rally together" Tributes paid to Hebburn teenager Layton Carr

A police officer stands guard outside Fairfield Industrial Park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Sunday morning, where the body of 14 year old Layton Carr was discovered inside a building after firefighters rushed to the scene shortly after 8pm on Friday night and extinguished a blaze.

What we know about the Gateshead fire as 14 children released on bail

Terence Hatch.

Burglar who repeatedly targeted businesses is back behind bars

A police cordon was in place following the incident.

Man charged with dangerous driving and causing GBH with intent

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision in Whitburn.

Person taken to hospital and road closed following collision

A man is set to appear in charge following a crash on the A1 that left seven police officers needing hospital treatment.

Man charged after seven police officers were injured in an A1 crash

A woman has tragically died shortly after giving birth at a property in Boldon.

Tragedy as woman dies after giving birth - newborn baby in hospital

Police have launched an investigation after a 12-year-old boy was allegedly assaults at the South Shields seafront.

Twelve-year-old boy reportedly suffers bruising after being punched

Tyneside and Wearside is set to benefit from 141 new police officers.

Region to benefit from over 150 new police officers to tackle ASB

Two people have been arrested after seven police officers required hospital treatment following a collision on the A1.

Arrests made after police officers needed treatment following crash

The A1 is closed between Swalwell and Denton following a multiple vehicle crash.

Five people taken to hospital following a multiple-vehicle crash

Police at the scene on Elm Street in Stanley, County Durham, where an investigation was launched after a man died following a reported shooting.

Two people arrested as man dies following reported shooting

Connor Tayton.

Police on the hunt for wanted man in connection with threats to kill

A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a glass bottle at a woman in a South Shields nightclub. It is reported that the incident happened after she pushed him away from her on the dance floor.

South Shields road reopens following a collision involving a bus

The New Cyprus Hotel, on Chichester Road, in South Shields.

Popular pub ‘temporarily closed’ as police request licensing review

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in February 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in February 2025

The section of the A19 where the collision took place.

Second woman sadly dies following A19 collision in Sunderland

Streets across the city were packed for the parade.

Police praise "incredible" Newcastle fans following cup parade weekend

Newcastle United Carabao Cup celebrations

Footage shows NUFC fan event under construction - key details revealed

The section of the A19 where the collision took place.

Woman sadly dies following yesterday's A19 collision

The A1290 junction close to where the collision has taken place.

A19 Update: Person has been taken to hospital following A19 collision

Roads closed following morning Westerhope fire at Westerhope commercial property

Shocking stats show reckless people are starting more fires on purpose

South Tyneside Council’s planning department has approved an application for a property at 81 Ocean Road.

Police worry about crime as guest house converted to eight-bed home

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in January 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in January 2025

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man appears in court following an alleged robbery in South Shields

Shelly Wilson was left deeply shaken after she was stabbed in the face by a man on a bicycle in the Campbell Park area of Jarrow on Tuesday, March 4

I was stabbed in the face by a stranger while walking in my local park

Northumbria Police say they are investigating the alarming incident in Campbell Park shortly after 6pm on Tuesday (March 4)

Woman attacked by stranger on bike while walking dog in local park

Station Terrace in East Boldon where the incident took place.

Man in hospital as woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving

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