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“By arming yourself with a knife, you are risking destroying other people’s lives and your own. And that is something that you will never be able to undo.” The words of the father of knife attack victim Connor Brown as he backs a week of police activity aimed at further cracking down on serious violence.
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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.
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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.
Andrew Fulcher, 53, has sadly passed away following a collision in Sunderland on Monday, April 14. Today, his family have shared a tribute.
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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.
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.