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Hunt for gunman
The spotlight of Britain and the world’s media was on Northumbria in July as a massive operation took place to trace a man who had shot three people.
Following a shooting in Gateshead in which one man died and a woman was seriously injured, police named a man called Raoul Moat as the person they wanted to trace.
The following day a police officer was also shot and seriously wounded by Raoul Moat.
A huge operation took place to trace Raoul Moat, focused on rural Northumberland, and on the evening of July 9th police found him in the village of Rothbury. In the early hours of July 10th it appears Raoul Moat shot himself.
Police have praised the people of Rothbury for their help and support during this difficult time.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is looking into certain aspects surrounding Raoul Moat’s death.
Away from this policing operation, business continued as normal in the force.
Respect: it's a two-way street
This month saw the start of a new campaign cracking down on anti-social behaviour called "Respect: it's a two-way street".
While young people are often perceived to be the main offenders, the campaign covers a whole host of crime and disorder issues, from inconsiderate parking to noisy parties.
The campaign, which runs throughout the summer, will see the police working with partners to address issues that can make people feel harassed or victimised.
The campaign will also highlight social, sporting and other activities for young people which will be provided across the summer months.
More information on the campaign is available on this website.
Sunderland Airshow
At the end of July, Sunderland took centre stage as the international airshow flew into the area.
Around 300,000 people attended the event at Seaburn seafront and police and event organisers have praised all those who attended for making the event run smoothly.
