Northumbria Police3 days agoTwo men jailed for rioting on night of disorderLiam Clarke and Michael McHugh admit to rioting in Sunderland in the summer of 2024. 3 days ago29 Dec 2025Arrests after armed police attend parking disputeFive young males were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm at the Metrocentre in Gateshead.29 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Police warn not to take stolen chemist drugsPolice are investigating after the drugs were stolen from a chemist in Jarrow, South Tyneside.28 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Flat partially shut down over crime and disorderOnly the resident and a select few others can enter the Sunderland flat over the next three months.24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Labour office vandalised with 'free Gaza' graffitiImages show the building's windows and doors smashed and red paint covering walls outside.24 Dec 202521 Dec 2025A19 closed after pedestrian killed by carsA man was killed when he was hit by two cars on the A19 near Sunderland, police say.21 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Venue double break-in 'undid months of hard work'Blacks Corner's Sunderland and South Tyneside venues are "ransacked" in the run-up to Christmas.18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Councillor hits out at police fire station planConservative councillor Antony Mullen says Washington deserves a "proper police presence". 18 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Man seriously injured in off-road bike crashThe motorcycle was removed by two people after the crash, Northumbria Police says.9 Dec 2025...