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In August 2024, Cruickshank – who was already in prison for breaching his SRO in an unrelated offence – was charged with 19 offences, and today (Friday) he was jailed for 13 years and six months, with a further six years on extended licence once he is released.
Daniel Holland was sentenced to 12 years and seven months behind bars, with a further five years on licence once he is released - for two counts of rape, assault and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.
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A prolific offender who persistently targeted Tyneside taxi drivers has been jailed and banned from stepping foot inside several communities – following a multi-agency investigation involving police and partners.
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A man has admitted killing two people – including a seven-year-old boy – in an explosion in Newcastle.
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Two men who threatened a family in their own North Tyneside home in an attempt to take money from them have been jailed.
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Eight drug dealers have been jailed for a combined 36 years after police busted a criminal network operating in a Northumberland town.
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A multi-agency operation aiming to crack down on anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside is set to begin as warmer weather approaches.
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.
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Gateshead drug dealer jailed
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.