Crime

Lucy Letby is accused of murdering seven babies and trying to kill a further 10. Credit: SWNS

Breaking Lucy Letby to face retrial on allegation she tried to murder baby girl

Reece Murphy

Arsonist who caused £18,000 of damage has been jailed

Drugs, cash and weapons seized with 10 people arrested in Gateshead

Ieuan Pheonix was arrested on drugs charges after a number of deals across Jesmond. Northumbria Police Copyright – No Reproduction Without Permission

Jesmond drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £50k

Newcastle United fan stabbed in Milan ahead of Champions League clash

Newcastle United fan stabbed in Milan ahead of Champions League clash

The man has also been ordered to pay compensation to the landowner

Newcastle man banned from being director after dumping waste

John Weedon

Paedophile sentenced to 10 years behind bars thanks to brave survivor

Samantha Louise Oliver

Northumberland shoplifter begins sentence after being found by police

Detectives launch investigation after woman attacked while walking home in Jesmond

Jesmond investigation after woman attacked while walking home

Lee Miller has been jailed.

Speeding driver jailed after killing loving granddad

A suspected burglar is currently in police custody in connection to a Wallsend break-in.

Suspected burglar and suspected stolen goods seized in Wallsend

Places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle in July 2023

Fenham, where the incident occurred in 2020.

Family pay tribute to five year old who died after trailer crush

Newcastle Crown Court

Five year old crushed under wheels of truck he had climbed on

The hearing was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Paedophile who took covert photos of child on a beach is jailed

Police are investigating a break in at Newcastle United’s club shop. Photo: Google Maps.

Investigation launched following a break in at NUFC’s club shop

Newcastle Crown Court

Man avoids jail after attacking homeless stranger he met in city centre

Wayne Imrie

Cyber Prevent Officer appointed to educate on safe use of technology

A former taekwondo instructor who was found with a number of child abuse images stored on his electronic devices has kept his freedom.

Northumberland taekwondo instructor found with child abuse images

The hearing was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Bank boss used his position to deliver £87,000 into his own accounts

Brute strangled ex after getting her to open the door by saying he had been stabbed. Credit: Nortumbria Police

Brute strangled ex after saying he had been stabbed

The incident happened inside Greggs at the Boulevard Shopping Centre. Photo: NationalWorld.

Man taken to hospital following ammonia attack at Greggs in Longbenton

The most crime was reported in and around these locations in June 2023. Photo: Google Maps.

Places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle in June 2023

Police seize more than £50,000 worth of harmful vapes as part of local crackdown

Police seize more than £50,000 worth of harmful vapes as part of local crackdown

Northumbria Police launched the ‘Knives Impact Everyone’ campaign across the North East.

‘Tackling knife crime is a priority’ Police launch important campaign

Northumbria Police and Crime Comissioner, Kim McGuinness.

Kim McGuinness shares advice on witnessing sexual harassment

Joan Scott lost both her legs as a result of the incident. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

Pensioner needed a double leg amputation following a collision

Newcastle Crown Court.

Vigilante jailed for life for murder of defenceless gentle giant

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Court hears how brute attacked partner in public twice within a few weeks

The most crime was reported in and around these locations in May 2023. Photo: Google Maps.

Places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle in May 2023

The Dunston UTS v Gateshead pre season football match was cancelled in chaos as a hearse and car invaded the pitch.

Non league football club start fundraiser after pitch "severely damaged"

Four men arrested after hearse was driven onto pitch during football match in Gateshead. Credit: Nortumbria Police

Four men arrested after hearse was driven onto pitch during football match

Dunston UTS v Gateshead pre season football match cancelled in chaos as hearse and car invade pitch.

Dunston UTS v Gateshead pre season football match cancelled in chaos

An artist’s impression of the suspect. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Victim of an unsolved rape case is appealing for information

The two were jailed for more than 20 years.

Drug trafficker and right-hand man jailed for more than 20 years

Gordon Gault was applauded by Newcastle United fans at Wembley Stadium (Image: Getty Images)

Five teens charged with murder of ‘diamond of a boy’ Gordon Gault

Nexus are one of the many services teaming up with Northumbria Police to tackle hate crime.

Police team up with North East services to tackle hate crime

Newcastle United star Garang Kuol is on international duty (Image: Getty Images)

Fugitive brother of Newcastle United star arrested in Australia

Gordon Gault tragically lost his life aged 14-years-old

Six teenagers charged with 14-year-old Gordan Gault murder

Image credit: Northumbria Police

Police reveal nature of Westerhope issue which caused football panic

Inspector Jennifer Bushby, Superintendent Kevin Waring and members of North Tyneside Council’s Community Protection Team. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Operation to combat anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside relaunched

Northumbria Police issue update following Newcastle City Centre weekend incident. Credit: Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police issue update following Newcastle City Centre weekend incident

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