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Crime

An image of the man the police would like to trace in connection with an alleged attempted burglary.

Police look to trace man in connection with alleged attempted burglary Neil Fatkin

The case was dealt with at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Sunderland offender jailed again after breaking rules of his release Gareth Crickmer

Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

Quad seized and armed man arrested in crime crackdown in Sunderland Ross Robertson

RSPCA picture of a wounded duck.

Fear over spate of duck shootings at park lake Ross Robertson

The Burn Inn. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Man broke pub window at onset of harassment against ex-partner Gareth Crickmer

Ben Mackie. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Sunderland man strangled woman after she refused his advances Karon Kelly

Liam Ellison. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Serial Sunderland shoplifter jailed after raid on TK Maxx Ross Robertson

Rapist Frederick Newton has been given 15 years. © Northumbria Police – no reproduction without permission.

Police praise victim's bravery after her moving appeal to judge Tony Gillan

A significant police presence in and around the cemetery.

Body discovered near Sunderland Cemetery Neil Fatkin

Stephen Peveller. Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

'Sadistic' animal killer threw dog into icy river and left it to die Karon Kelly

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

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

A spotlight on a week when Sunderland went crime-free.

The time Sunderland went a week without any crime Chris Cordner

Sunderland Magistrates' Court

Speeding, no insurance and fraud - the latest Sunderland court cases Kevin Clark

He was found by Northumbria Police.

Wanted suspect found hiding under insulation in Sunderland loft By The Newsroom

Picture from Northumbria Police.

Two arrested after van driven onto Great North Run route By The Newsroom

The HALO project operates from the Hetton Centre.

Multi-agency project sees fall in crime rates across parts of city Neil Fatkin

Mykal King. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Man caused 'utter chaos' in brutal onslaught outside bar Karon Kelly

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Sunderland man caught with cocaine in freezer Gareth Crickmer

Connor Brown's parents Tanya and Simon with Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness

Parents of tragic Connor Brown help bring Knife Angel to Sunderland Kevin Clark

Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

Suspected burglars arrested in Sunderland Ross Robertson

A police car at the scene in Cullercoats Road

Investigation continues into woman's death Kevin Clark

Police are looking to speak with Glen Burdess in connection with the incident. /Photo: Peterlee Police

Man wanted in attempted murder inquiry Pamela Bilalova

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Man banned from visiting his mother after smashing up car and freezer Gareth Crickmer

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Dangerous driver hobbled away from scene after crashing into bus Gareth Crickmer

Picture c/o Pixabay.

Banned Sunderland driver caught on road trip to Blackpool Gareth Crickmer

Matthew Smurthwaite. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

'Violent drinker' strangled former partner during row at her home Karon Kelly

Lucasz Sienkiewicz has been jailed. Picture c/o NCA.

Gangster jailed after attempt to smuggle £9.2m of cocaine in car tyres By The Newsroom

Paedophile jailed for 14 years after string of 'depraved' offences Karon Kelly

Rachel Shaw

Jail for woman who carried out terrifying knife attack in street Kevin Clark

Brian Griffiths. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Quiz host sentenced for transphobic hate messages sent to winner Karon Kelly

Sunderland cat litter burglar ends up in jail Karon Kelly

Jamie McDougall. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Paedophile found with upsetting collection of child abuse images Karon Kelly

David Wales

Jail for pervert who stole underwear and hid cameras in toilets Kevin Clark

The smashed door window at the Children's Society charity shop in Teal Farm.

Charity shop faces weeks unable to raise funds following break-in Neil Fatkin

Robert and Tracy Ashbridge. Pictures c/o Northumbria Police.

Mum pretended to have 18 children to claim £434,000 in tax credits

Nikki Allan

Policing chief announces review of Nikki Allan murder investigation Kevin Clark

Paul Bestford. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Man caught with almost 100 child abuse images 'given chance' by court Karon Kelly

Anti-social behaviour locations

The 11 Sunderland streets with most disorder and antisocial behaviour Kevin Clark

Cocaine

Driver caught with cocaine on way to cricket ground Gareth Crickmer

Ottoman Barber shop owner Selcuk Isli.

Barber 'shocked' after being broken into just two weeks after opening Neil Fatkin

Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

Asda worker has finger broken while dealing with alleged shoplifters Ross Robertson

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Banned driver caught while taking dog for final farewell Gareth Crickmer

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Woman attacked neighbour's home amid 'ongoing issues' between the pair Gareth Crickmer

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22 locations in Washington and Houghton with most crime reported Kevin Clark

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13 locations with most crime reported across the north of Sunderland Kevin Clark

The cases were dealt with at magistrates' court

The latest Sunderland court cases Kevin Clark

Pensioner tricked out of £45 amid reports of suspected bogus sellers By The Newsroom

Locations with most crime reported across south Sunderland during July 2023

14 places with most crime across south Sunderland, according to data Kevin Clark

Newcastle Crown Court

Sunderland woman's part in 'cruel' scams preying on older people Karon Kelly

Newcastle Crown Court

Mum attacked two women with machete in Sunderland Karon Kelly

James Coyles suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing two thieves in the Handley Street area of Horden in March.

Why men were cleared of manslaughter charges after delivery driver's death Pamela Bilalova

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Seven jailed after shots are fired as gang violence flares Kevin Clark

Woman robbed teenager who was on birthday night out in Sunderland Karon Kelly

Michael Strange. Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

Paedophile former cricket coach has jail term extended Ross Robertson

Newcastle Crown Court

'Violent domestic abuse addict' damaged partner's property after rows Karon Kelly

Michael Ganley with the broken window

Praise for CCTV staff after thieves target Fans' Museum again Kevin Clark

James Coyles, left, died of a heart attack in the Handley Street area of Horden after pursuing two thieves.

Thieves jailed after delivery driver died from heart attack while pursuing them Pamela Bilalova

Woman 'love-bombed' by murderer gets caught with drugs in Liverpool Karon Kelly

Sunderland woman who became top judge to lead Lucy Letby inquiry Ross Robertson