Crime

Appeal after racial abuse on the Metro

Police are appealing for information after a man was racially abused on the Metro. Between 6.10pm and 6.20pm on Saturday, February 27, a 30-year-old man was racially abused on a Metro travelling from Monument to South Shields. The victim later left the train and reported the incident to police. Officers […]

Council takes action to tackle underage alcohol sales

South Tyneside Council has taken action to prevent an off licence from continuing to sell alcohol to underage children. Sims Corner, in Stanhope Road, West Park, has had its licence suspended for a three month period, following a hearing of South Tyneside Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee, on Friday, March 4. The […]

Police fear for missing Gateshead woman Dionne Gallon

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing Gateshead woman. Dionne Gallon is 25-years-old and from Gateshead. She has not been seen since March 31. Officers are particularly concerned as she has recently been released from hospital and may not have taken her essential medication. As such, her health […]

Man bitten by dog in Gateshead

Police are appealing for information after a man was bitten by a dog in Gateshead. At 4pm on Thursday, March 31, we received a report that a 31-year-old man was bitten in the face by a small Jack Russell type dog while on Cobden Street. The victim told police that […]

Man seriously injured in Whitburn crash

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a road traffic collision. At 1.53pm on the afternoon of Saturday, April 2, officers were called to Lizard Lane, Whitburn near to the junction with Kitchener Road, where a silver Ford Focus had left the road. The 31-year-old […]