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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.
Convictions and sentencings | Gateshead and Newcastle | North and South Tyneside | Northumberland | Sunderland
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A man is beginning a prison sentence after he admitted firing a handgun at another man in a Newcastle street.
Convictions and sentencings | Gateshead and Newcastle
After being given a suspended sentence in February, Hatch broke into three businesses in South Shields last week. On Wednesday, he was jailed for 88 weeks.
Convictions and sentencings | North and South Tyneside
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Persistent criminal Dillon Lawson, 29, set his sights on several stores across areas such as South Shields, Whitburn, and Boldon Colliery in a spate of offending which saw premises relieved of items including air fresheners, chocolate, and meat.
Convictions and sentencings | North and South Tyneside
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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.
Gateshead and Newcastle | North and South Tyneside | Northumberland | Sunderland
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Matthew Thain thought he escaped with £200 in cash – before being arrested, charged, and put before the courts within two days.
Convictions and sentencings | Northumberland
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