'Not true' - North Tyneside Council issue strongly worded statement on riot rumours
North Tyneside Council have spoken out on Wednesday afternoon, claiming there is “no intelligence of planned protest” in the region.
Social media has seen plenty of rumours after riots took over parts of the North East over the last week, with trouble flaring up across Hartlepool, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and more.
With additional demonstrations expected from some police forces on Wednesday evening, North Tyneside Council have released a statement denying talk of any trouble being expected in the area.
The statement reads: “Social media posts about disorder in North Tyneside are not true.”
“Northumbria Police tell us there is no intelligence of planned protest activity in North Tyneside and there are no ongoing incidents of disorder within North Tyneside.”
“None of our services have been impacted. Our premises such as parks, libraries, offices and leisure centres remain open as usual.
“Please avoid sharing unsubstantiated reports on social media and refer to Northumbria Police for the latest information.”
Demonstrations are expected to take place in Newcastle over the weekend, with a counter protest at Grey’s Monument in the morning before a right wing event is expected to take place at the same area in the afternoon.
Northumbria Police have said a “robust policing presence has been stood up” ahead of the weekend.