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Thomas White, 36, raped his victim multiple times last year at an address in Gateshead.
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Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear now have access to a new Community Risk Register.
Northumbria Police is renewing its pledge to protect victims of stalking and pursue perpetrators as National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW) gets underway. Today (Tuesday), is the first day of a yearly national week of awareness which aims to shine a spotlight on this type of offending by highlighting the signs of stalking, how to spot them, and signposting victims to support agencies.
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Northumbria Police will increase its community policing presence after getting the green light to boost its recruitment plans.
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Five men who falsely imprisoned a man before raiding a suspected drugs farm worth thousands of pounds have been jailed for a cumulative almost 13 years following a police investigation.
Sam Clarke, 23, abused the victim at a house party while she was sleeping, however she awoke and confronted Clarke, who tried to claim the activity was consensual and that she was awake.
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.