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Man arrested for tackling giant sausage
A man was charged with criminal damage after rugby-tackling a giant hot dog.
The 6ft glass-fibre hot dog, worth 400, was part of a burger van's display at the Magic of the 80s concert in Alnwick Pastures.
Concert-goers reported seeing the sausage character with its arm broken off.
Owners of the burger van say the mascot will cost at least 400 to replace if it cannot be repaired.
It was the only arrest made at the gig in the shadow of Alnwick Castle as police reported a quiet night at Saturday's concert.
A woman was given a 60 fixed penalty notice by police for being drunk and disorderly.
Several people were ejected from the gig for alcohol-related incidents.
Alnwick and Amble community inspector Rod Maclennan said: "It was a fantastic night.
"There were 5,000 people soaked to the skin, and there was a lot of alcohol, but no problems and the atmosphere was great.
"Organisers IML Concerts did a really great job with their security staff."
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