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Northumbria Police is welcoming a 700% increase in Clare’s Law disclosure scheme ...

In 2024, Northumbria Police received around 3,956 Clare’s Law applications – an almost 700% increase from the 500 received in 2018, and we’re on track to receive around the same in 2025.

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle North and South Tyneside Northumberland Sunderland

Published: 15:00 28/03/2025

Updated: 15:00 28/03/2025

Gateshead drug dealer jailed

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 11:30 28/03/2025

On Friday, March 14, McMahon, of Hexham Road in Throckley, was handed a five year and four-month prison sentence, as well as a four and a half year driving ban for a separate offence of driving while disqualified and having no insurance.

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 12:00 24/03/2025

Updated: 12:00 24/03/2025

Paedophile jailed for 14 years

Kenneth Dick raped and sexually assaulted the schoolgirl – forcing her to perform sexual acts with him. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison, with a further year on licence once he is released.

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 15:00 17/03/2025

Updated: 15:00 17/03/2025

Paedophile jailed for 19 years

Moorhead, of South View Terrace, Swalwell, was back before the court on Monday (March 10) where he was sentenced to a total 19 years in prison, while he will serve a further year on licence following his release.

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 13:00 12/03/2025

Updated: 13:00 12/03/2025

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Newcastle

Officers have launched a murder investigation after a man sadly died following a suspected assault in Newcastle.

Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 20:00 06/03/2025

Updated: 20:00 06/03/2025

"I can’t put into words how lucky I am to have survived long enough to be able to tell my ...

“I can’t put into words how lucky I am to have survived long enough to be able to tell my truth. I honestly believed the only way I would manage to leave that house was being carried out in a body bag, murdered by the very man who was supposed to protect me.”

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 10:36 28/02/2025

Driver jailed after admitting causing death of Newcastle teenager

A drug driver who was travelling at more than double the speed limit has been jailed after he admitted causing the death of a popular teenager in Newcastle.

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 14:55 21/02/2025

A paedophile who boasted about his offending online has been jailed

A paedophile who boasted about his offending online is jailed.

Convictions and sentencings Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 11:01 21/02/2025

24 arrests made as Operation Impact hits Newcastle

Drugs with an estimated street value of more than £20,000, weapons and cash linked to criminality have been seized as part of a proactive operation to tackle crime in Newcastle.

Gateshead and Newcastle

Published: 15:52 10/02/2025

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