Knives seized and more than 150 arrests made during Operation Sceptre week
Weapons have been seized and more than 150 arrests made during a dedicated week of action aimed at further tackling knife crime and serious violence in the North East.
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Weapons have been seized and more than 150 arrests made during a dedicated week of action aimed at further tackling knife crime and serious violence in the North East.
Paul Wallis, 48, was first convicted of sexual offences in September 2021, however has breached his court order by having unsupervised contact with a child.
Mark Twizell has pleaded guilty to assisting an offender in Andrew's manslaughter in 2023. He is due to be sentenced in September.
A brave stalking victim has come forward to praise police and share their story – hoping it may encourage others to seek support.
Northumbria Police have been praised for their approach in preventing crime – and significant improvements have also been recognised in answering 999 calls. An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) further highlights how the Force works with partners to combat anti-social behaviour.
The creation of a dedicated team has resulted in a 10 per cent drop in the number of people going missing on multiple occasions in the Northumbria Police area.
Matthew Thain thought he escaped with £200 in cash – before being arrested, charged, and put before the courts within two days.
Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear now have access to a new Community Risk Register.
Peter Dellbridge raped and sexually abused his victim in the early 2000s ago at an address in the Northumberland area.
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.