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Eight drug dealers have been jailed for a combined 36 years after police busted a criminal network operating in a Northumberland town.
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A multi-agency operation aiming to crack down on anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside is set to begin as warmer weather approaches.
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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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Gateshead drug dealer jailed
On Friday, March 14, McMahon, of Hexham Road in Throckley, was handed a five year and four-month prison sentence, as well as a four and a half year driving ban for a separate offence of driving while disqualified and having no insurance.
Robert Green, 30, abused his teenage victim, raping her multiple times as well as subjecting her to a number of assaults.
Kenneth Dick raped and sexually assaulted the schoolgirl – forcing her to perform sexual acts with him. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison, with a further year on licence once he is released.
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Timothy Gardner was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court on Thursday
Wright, of Lumley Avenue, South Shields, was arrested on Sunday (March 9) in connection with his latest spree of offending and, after appearing at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday), was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment.
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Lee McFarling, 40, invited the woman over to his address in June 2024 before locking her inside for five days.