A teenage girl has described how she met up with footballer Adam Johnson for a “thank you kiss and more” after he signed football shirts for her. A video recording of the police interview with the girl was played at the former Sunderland winger’s trial at Bradford Crown Court. Johnson, 28, […]
The police element of the council tax is set to rise for properties registered under Band D in Sunderland. The Police and Crime Panel for Northumbria unanimously approved Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Vera Baird’s proposed increase. The police element, also known as the police precept, will rise to 10p per […]
Northumbria Police have underlined their commitment to ending mental health stigma by signing the Blue Light Time to Change Pledge. Mental health problems affect one in four people every year, but the stigma surrounding it means people are afraid to talk about their experiences, because they fear it will affect […]
Northumbria Police have launched their own Association of Women in policing. The force is looking to inspire their future leaders in the force, as women are still under represented in senior ranks. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Farrell is determined to take action and create an environment where officers and staff […]
Vera Baird has written to the Home Secretary urging her to ban Roosh V from entering the United Kingdom. This comes following the news that American blogger Roosh V has organised rallies in various cities across the world this weekend, including Newcastle. Roosh V, whose real name is Daryush Valizadeh […]
Northumbria Police have responded to Roosh V’s Return of Kings event which was due to take place in Newcastle on Saturday (February 6). They said in a statement: “We want to reassure residents in Newcastle, after media coverage has appeared in recent days in relation to the ‘Return of Kings event’, that […]
A police task force, set up to tackle legal highs, in Newcastle have seized a large amount of legal highs, which are suspected to contain controlled substances. They are now being tested and enquiries are ongoing to see if a criminal offence has been committed. The team was set up two […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Gateshead. At 12.45pm, yesterday (January 26), a Nissan Micra collided with an elderly man as he was crossing the road at the bottom of Shibdon Bank. Police and paramedics attended the scene and the 83-year-old man was taken to the RVI hospital for […]
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have sent out a warning today (January 22) that they will “prosecute anyone who attacks firefighters” while they carry out life saving work. This warning comes after stones were thrown at a crew tackling a rubbish fire on Bridge Road South in North […]
Northumbria Police are reminding the public to remain vigilant to telephone scammers as offenders are continuing to operate in the area. Officers have received four reports of telephone calls from fraudsters today, claiming to be from the Metropolitan Police, investigating bank fraud and asking for funds to be transferred. It is reported that no funds […]