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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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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.
Robert Green, 30, abused his teenage victim, raping her multiple times as well as subjecting her to a number of assaults.
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.
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Timothy Gardner was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court on Thursday