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A week-long crackdown on knife crime is being carried out with a focus on seizing dangerous weapons and locating wanted offenders and educating young people about the dangers of carrying knives.
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A killer has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of Allen Adeyemi Tejan in Sunderland.
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Brian Gilby, 27, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday (November 5) where he admitted his involvement in the city centre disorder on Friday, August 2.
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Stephen Todd, 41, has been handed a life sentence for murdering Melissa Eastick in Sunderland.
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Outstanding police officers, staff and volunteers have all been honoured at a special ceremony.
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A man has been convicted of the murder of Allen Adeyemi Tejan in Sunderland.
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A drink-driver who killed a man in a hit-and-run road traffic collision in Sunderland has been put behind bars.
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A teenager connected to disorder in Sunderland has become the first person in the country to be charged with riot in relation to the recent widespread unrest.
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Leanne Hodgson, Josh Kellett and Andrew Smith have been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to violent disorder