Tag: Durham Constabulary
almost 6 years ago
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Boy seriously injured in hospital after being knocked off his bike crossing road

Police are searching for anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident in County Durham on Thursday

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almost 6 years ago
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Yob spat in driver's face after being caught urinating on bus

Officers have released an image of a man who they believe could help them with their investigation

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almost 6 years ago
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11 men being investigated over Medomsley abuse claims to face no further action

The men had been under investigation as part of Operation Seabrook involving allegations of abuse at the former deten...

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almost 6 years ago
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Police defends use of controversial spit guards to protect officers

Northumbria Police said the fine mesh masks which will be placed over the faces of people who spit at or try to bite ...

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almost 6 years ago
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Flashers, doggers and public sex acts: 12 sex crimes never solved

Suspected flashers, doggers and sex pests include men spotted taking part in a CHURCHYARD sex act

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almost 6 years ago
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'Thieves lurked outside waiting for me to leave - just to steal my Chihuahua'

'Dogknapping' victim is one over 100,000 people demanding tougher laws - and she wants the culprits JAILED at the ver...

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almost 6 years ago
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Every cell in County Durham was FULL as people celebrated England win

Durham Constabulary are urging fans to be more responsible as many of those arrested on Saturday were heavily intoxic...

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almost 6 years ago
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The war on cannabis is only just getting started in Durham

In 2015, Durham PCC Ron Hogg said he wanted to target drug overloads, not those simply smoking weed for personal use

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almost 6 years ago
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Police warn they won't tolerate domestic abuse during World Cup

Durham Constabulary logged five incidents of domestic violence on Monday - after England won

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almost 6 years ago
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Police deal with five domestic violence calls related to World Cup match

The shocking statistic was revealed by Durham Constabulary on Tuesday following England's win against Tunisia

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about 6 years ago
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Two people hospitalised after lorries crash on the A1 during rush hour

The vehicles collided near Bowburn in County Durham on Tuesday morning and the road was closed by police

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about 6 years ago
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Man suspected of carrying handgun shot by armed police

The man has been taken to hospital after he was shot by an armed officer during an operation on Friday

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about 6 years ago
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Durham Police to lead Pride Festival parade in a rainbow flag covered car

The force has teamed up with Cooper Durham MINI and will debut the car on Sunday when they lead a parade

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about 6 years ago
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Watch smoke billow from burning building as firefighters tackle fire

A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after the fire broke out at a Darlington shop

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about 6 years ago
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'Child' at swingers' club turned out to be a short woman customer

ClubF, in Stanley, boasts a dungeon - complete with a mistress - and had almost 20 police call-outs in recent years

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about 6 years ago
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Car bursts into flames near three-vehicle crash on busy road

Emergency services were called to the A693 just before 9am on Friday but luckily no-one was injured

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about 6 years ago
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Two protesters arrested after chaining themselves to device at opencast mine

On Tuesday, police were forced to close the busy A692 in County Durham road due to ‘renewed activity’

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about 6 years ago
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Three arrested after further protests at opencast mine site

Durham Constabulary said that the ongoing protests are putting a financial strain on the force

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about 6 years ago
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Three arrests after police operation to remove protesters at opencast mine

Two women and one man are now in custody on suspicion of aggravated trespass at the camp near Consett, County Durham

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about 6 years ago
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'Monster': Paedophile who preyed on young boys jailed for 24 years

Prosecutors say Jeffrey Errington 'destroyed the young lives' of some of his 11 victims

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about 6 years ago
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The homeless are being dragged before the courts because of this 'heartless' law

The figures show 481 people were prosecuted under the Vagrancy Act in the North East between 2013 and 2016

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about 6 years ago
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Two children among more than 120 caught not wearing seatbelts by police

A top police officer has slammed those caught and said it is 'inconceivable' that they would risk children's lives

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about 6 years ago
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Nightclub could be stripped of licence after tragic student death

A licence review will be held for Missoula at a meeting of Durham County Council's licensing committee on May 22

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about 6 years ago
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged stabbing

The alleged victim and suspect are said to be known to each other and were both injured during the incident on Wednes...

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about 6 years ago
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Teenager seriously injured in hospital after being hit by taxi

Witnesses reported the 19-year-old man was standing in the middle of the road and drivers were forced to swerve aroun...

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over 6 years ago
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Thieves try to rip cash machine from wall using digger

The suspects are believed to have used two stolen vehicles and a tractor to try and take a cash point from the post o...

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over 6 years ago
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Can you help reunite heartbroken Peggy with her stolen sentimental jewellery?

The 92-year-old widow was burgled by heartless thieves who took jewellery given by her beloved late husband while she...

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over 6 years ago
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Pensioner, 92, devastated after burglar steals jewellery from her late husband

Police say the victim had been with her husband since she was just 15-years-old and had hoped to give the jewellery t...

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over 6 years ago
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Website launched for witnesses to Olivia Burt's death to upload footage

Officers are keen to hear from those who were closest to the Durham University student when she died outside of a nig...

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over 6 years ago
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CCTV appeal after five figure cash sum is raided from family-run drinks business

Police believe the men in the pictures could help them with their investigation into the theft at Primo Drinks in Horden

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over 6 years ago
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Man stabbed in chest, knee and back of his neck in Durham

A 35-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident ...

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over 6 years ago
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Wanted man: police manhunt launched for Christopher Hills

'I am certain that Mr Hills is currently residing with friends and associates in the Chester-le-Street and Northumbri...

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over 6 years ago
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Police trying to find boy who may be sleeping rough

Police say Jordan Jeffrey Profit, from Framwellgate Moor in County Durham, also has links to Newcastle

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over 6 years ago
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Traffic grinds to a halt after accident closes A1 in County Durham

Both lanes of the road were shut Northbound after a car accident in which no one was hurt - police say the road clear...

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over 6 years ago
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Police working to establish identity of a pedestrian who was hit by a car

The man was involved in a collision with a red Volkswagen Polo in Spennymoor, County Durham

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over 6 years ago
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Man arrested after 75,000 cigarettes are seized in Seaham raid

The tobacco taken by Durham County Council trading standards officers was said to be worth almost £20,000

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over 6 years ago
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Two people in hospital after becoming trapped in cars in A1 collision

A man and a woman were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead but police said the injuries were not thoug...

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over 6 years ago
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Armed robbers wearing boiler suits and masks attack pensioner in his own home

The men were armed with crowbars when they forced their way into the home in West Auckland, County Durham, on Tuesday

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over 6 years ago
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Are North East police using 'stop and search' powers fairly?

The Peel Report into policing rated both Durham Constabulary and Northumbria Police as 'good' and largely praised the...

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