A total of seven people were arrested in the policing operation around the Sunderland v Middlesbrough football match on Sunday, August 21. All of those arrested were men. There were four arrests for conspiracy to cause violent disorder, two for disorderly conduct, and one for breach of the peace. Superintendent […]
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Police want your help to identify Derby Day helper
Police in Newcastle want to identify a little boy who helped them clean up after the derby match. After the Derby match on Sunday, March 20, one boy stayed behind to help officers clear up police tape from an area outside St James’ Park. The majority of the 52,000 supporters had left the […]
Northumbria Police praise fans for a “passionate but peaceful” derby
Northumbria Police are praising football fans after a passionate but peaceful Tyne-Wear derby yesterday (March 20). More than 50,000 fans packed St James’ Park for the 1.30pm kick-off with just under 3,000 of those travelling from Sunderland. Out of that crowd there have only been 20 arrests – 19 men and […]
Derby Day: travel advice for fans
Northumbria Police has been working with the two football clubs to make sure fans can reach the Tyne-Wear derby on time. Tens of thousands of football fans will fill St James’ Park on Sunday as Newcastle United host Sunderland AFC in a 1.30pm kick-off. More than 25 coaches will start […]
Derby day screening nearing sell out at Stadium of Light
There are limited places remaining for the Tyne-Wear derby screening at the Stadium of Lights. Fans who are unable to make the trip to St James’ Park can watch the game, with other supporters, at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC will take on Newcastle UFC, on Sunday, March 20. The match itself […]