Work experience student, Jessica Graham reports on a survivor’s appeal to other victims of domestic abuse to “not suffer in silence.” A cancer survivor who was brutally attacked, beaten and raped by her boyfriend has urged other victims of domestic abuse “not to suffer in silence”. The 51-year-old thought she […]
The National Hate Crime Awareness Week started on October 8, the week of social media activity that aims to provide a greater understanding about what constitutes hate crime by getting people to talk about it by using the twitter hashtags such as #StopTheHate, #NHCAW, and #BeingYou Hate crime can occur in lots of different […]
Police in Sunderland are re-issuing safety messages to new students who will soon be partying in the city. A host of freshers will embark on Sunderland during the next few weeks and in line with tradition will be out enjoying the many pubs and clubs on offer in the city centre. […]
Sunderland North Neighbourhood Policing Team’s anti-social behaviour campaign has been stepped up to keep seafront safe. The campaign, named Operation Harpoon, was launched last month, but with the start of the school summer holidays it has been stepped up to keep the seafront safe and enjoyable for all. Officers will […]
A survey in the North East has suggested that “Groping” and sexual assaults are rife as the summer festival season is well underway. In a survey by the North East Magazine, HEAVY, 58% of respondents said they had been groped or sexually touched at a live music gig. The survey […]
The list of candidates standing for election as the next Northumbria Area Police and Crime Commissioner has now been published. The deadline for nominations closed on Thursday, April 7 at 4pm. This years candidates are: Vera Baird, Labour Party. Stewart Thomas Hay, Conservative Party. Melanie Hurst, UK Independence Party (UKIP). Jonathan […]
Residents are being urged to take steps to protect their home as the lighter nights creep in. With the onset of lighter nights and warmer weather there is historically a rise in offences where burglars sneak in through open doors and windows. Extra patrols are taking place across North Tyneside […]
An enhanced project to tackle domestic abuse which focuses on perpetrators has been launched in Sunderland. The project is set to benefit more people in the Northumbria Police Force area. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “I am delighted to launch this enhanced programme which will allow Barnardo’s […]
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 […]