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Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear now have access to a new Community Risk Register.
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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.
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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Lee McFarling, 40, invited the woman over to his address in June 2024 before locking her inside for five days.
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A dangerous driver who killed his passenger after crashing into a tree in Washington has been jailed.
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Operation Impact returns for 2025
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More than 400 knives have been handed in and more than 170 arrests made as part of a dedicated week of action to tackle serious violence.
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More than 60 arrests have been made as part of a co-ordinated crackdown on cross-border drug dealing.
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That’s the message as police remind festive shoppers on the law around using electric vehicles such as e-scooters and e-motorbikes.