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Northumbria Police confirmed missing man Shaun Cruddas was found 'safe' on Saturday night (Nov 16)

Missing persons

Missing man Shaun now found and said to be 'safe' after police appeal in Newcastle

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle.

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle.

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Three men arrested after explosion which killed young boy and loving dad

The scene of the explosion in Newcastle (left) and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth (right)

The scene of the explosion in Newcastle (left) and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth (right)

Northumbria Police

PCC says 'city support will not waiver' after second body pulled from house blast

Thomas Reay received a 25-year custodial sentence at Durham Crown Court on Tuesday (September 24)

Thomas Reay received a 25-year custodial sentence at Durham Crown Court on Tuesday (September 24)

Durham Crown Court

Police praise victims of North East paedophile for helping to bring him to justice

Arsonist Dilovan Sindi, inset, who started fire at Stamfordham Road barber's shop in Newcastle, in May last year, causing injuries to four people, including himself

Arsonist Dilovan Sindi, inset, who started fire at Stamfordham Road barber's shop in Newcastle, in May last year, causing injuries to four people, including himself

Newcastle Crown Court

North East barber's shop arsonist is facing an 'inevitable' long jail term

Sex offender Brett Wight jailed for 15 years at Newcastle Crown Court

Sex offender Brett Wight jailed for 15 years at Newcastle Crown Court

Northumbria Police

Survivor of multiple rapes sees abuser jailed for 15 years at court

Man accused of burglaries in the North East appeared before Poole Magistrates' Court, in Dorset, on Tuesday after his arrest in the Bournemouth area on Monday

Man accused of burglaries in the North East appeared before Poole Magistrates' Court, in Dorset, on Tuesday after his arrest in the Bournemouth area on Monday

Northumbria Police

Man accused of North East burglaries appears in court hundreds of miles away

Chief Superintendent Steve Wykes, of Northumbria Police, offers reassurance to the public ahead of events in Newcastle today (Sat Aug 19)

Chief Superintendent Steve Wykes, of Northumbria Police, offers reassurance to the public ahead of events in Newcastle today (Sat Aug 19)

Northumbria Police

Police offer 'reassurance' to public ahead of planned 'protest' in Newcastle today

Thomas Brown received a two-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for two counts of stalking ex-partner

Thomas Brown received a two-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for two counts of stalking ex-partner

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man repeatedly pestered and threatened ex-partner after split

From bottom, left, Liam Thompson, Jack Hardy and Raymond Matthew, all convicted for affray arising from the violence which led to the death of their friend, Gordon Gault, top

From bottom, left, Liam Thompson, Jack Hardy and Raymond Matthew, all convicted for affray arising from the violence which led to the death of their friend, Gordon Gault, top

Sentences for friends of Gordon Gault for their part in Newcastle group violence

Six more young people to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court for affray arising out of the killing of Gordon Gault, inset, centre, for which Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty have already received custodial sentences for manslaughter

Six more young people to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court for affray arising out of the killing of Gordon Gault, inset, centre, for which Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty have already received custodial sentences for manslaughter

Gordon Gault killing

Six members of fatal stab victim Gordon Gault's group to be sentenced for affray

Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, right, convicted of the manslaughter of Gordon Gault, centre, at Newcastle Crown Court in January

Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, right, convicted of the manslaughter of Gordon Gault, centre, at Newcastle Crown Court in January

Gordon Gault killing

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Sentences on pair guilty of Gordon Gault manslaughter in Newcastle group violence

Carlo Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, with the machetes recovered by police after the fatal attack on Gordon Gaul, in November 2022

Carlo Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, with the machetes recovered by police after the fatal attack on Gordon Gaul, in November 2022

Gordon Gault killing

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Judge in manslaughter case said the ease machetes were obtained online was 'worrying'

Kane Thompson, left, jailed for contempt of court by taking photographs in court in the case of six defendants accused of violent disorder arising from incident in which Gordon Gault, right, suffered fatal stab wound to the arm

Kane Thompson, left, jailed for contempt of court by taking photographs in court in the case of six defendants accused of violent disorder arising from incident in which Gordon Gault, right, suffered fatal stab wound to the arm

Man jailed for contempt by taking photos of his brother in the dock at court

Six 'associates' of Gordon Gault, who died from knife injuries in a fight between rival groups, have now admitted charges of affray at Newcastle Crown Court

Six 'associates' of Gordon Gault, who died from knife injuries in a fight between rival groups, have now admitted charges of affray at Newcastle Crown Court

Six 'associates' of manslaughter victim Gordon Gault admit charge of affray

Stephen Manjelo, left, and Cameron Gatherar, took part in joint unprovoked attack on young people leaving nightclub near Newcastle Central Station

Stephen Manjelo, left, and Cameron Gatherar, took part in joint unprovoked attack on young people leaving nightclub near Newcastle Central Station

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Teen pair carried out unprovoked knife attack on group leaving North East nightclub

Jailed drug suppliers, inset left, top, Hamzah Ali and bottom, David Knowles, with, top right, Kieran Cash and, bottom, Dilawar Tariq, plus part of an air rifler recovered from Knowles' home and some of the drugs seized in police inquiries

Jailed drug suppliers, inset left, top, Hamzah Ali and bottom, David Knowles, with, top right, Kieran Cash and, bottom, Dilawar Tariq, plus part of an air rifler recovered from Knowles' home and some of the drugs seized in police inquiries

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Four jailed for conspiracy to supply drugs to North East student community

Roy Johnson, 48, was last seen in the Harton Lane area of South Shields at about 10.55pm on Saturday (January 20)

Roy Johnson, 48, was last seen in the Harton Lane area of South Shields at about 10.55pm on Saturday (January 20)

Appeal to find missing man, 48, last seen on Saturday evening

Carlos Neto, inset left, and Lawson Natty, right, convicted of the manslaughter of Gordon Gault, centre, at Newcastle Crown Court today

Carlos Neto, inset left, and Lawson Natty, right, convicted of the manslaughter of Gordon Gault, centre, at Newcastle Crown Court today

All six accused teenagers cleared of the murder of Gordon Gault

Kim McGuinness, bottom centre, speaks out about knife crime in the wake of the death of Gordon Gault, top centre with pet dog Bruno, following the conviction of Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, right, for manslaughter at Newcastle Crown Court

Kim McGuinness, bottom centre, speaks out about knife crime in the wake of the death of Gordon Gault, top centre with pet dog Bruno, following the conviction of Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, right, for manslaughter at Newcastle Crown Court

Gordon Gault case

Gordon Gault killing: Another 'devastating loss' to a family through knife crime

Jury in the trial of the alleged killers of Gordon Gault are still to reach verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court

Jury in the trial of the alleged killers of Gordon Gault are still to reach verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court

Gordon Gault case

Gordon Gault murder trial jury sent home for third night as no verdict in case

Jury to return to Newcastle Crown Court to resume deliberations tomorrow in the trial of the six teenagers accused of the murder of Gordon Gault

Jury to return to Newcastle Crown Court to resume deliberations tomorrow in the trial of the six teenagers accused of the murder of Gordon Gault

Gordon Gault case

Jury in Gordon Gault murder trial still to reach verdicts at court in Newcastle

Trial of six teenagers accused of the murder of 14-year-old Gordon Gault has begun at Newcastle

Trial of six teenagers accused of the murder of 14-year-old Gordon Gault has begun at Newcastle

Newcastle Crown Court

Murder accused from Ferryhill denies carrying weapon when boy suffered fatal injury

Defendant Carlos Neto who inflicted fatal stab injury to Gordon Gault, pictured, told Newcastle Crown Court trial jury he was trying to defend himself

Defendant Carlos Neto who inflicted fatal stab injury to Gordon Gault, pictured, told Newcastle Crown Court trial jury he was trying to defend himself

Gordon Gault death

Teenager who inflicted fatal knife wound on boy, 14, claims it was self-defence

One of six teenagers accused of the murder of Gordon Gault, (pictured), told Newcastle Crown Court he took a machete with him in case his group was 'jumped' on as they ventured into rival 'territory'

One of six teenagers accused of the murder of Gordon Gault, (pictured), told Newcastle Crown Court he took a machete with him in case his group was 'jumped' on as they ventured into rival 'territory'

Gordon Gault death

Accused teen said he only took machete to murder scene, 'in case they were jumped on'

Evidence of messaging between members of rival group accused of fatal attack on Gordon Gault read to jury at Newcastle Crown Court murder trial

Evidence of messaging between members of rival group accused of fatal attack on Gordon Gault read to jury at Newcastle Crown Court murder trial

Gordon Gault death

Teenagers accused of murder threatened to 'exterminate' rivals in messages

Trial of six teenagers accused of the murder of 14-year-old Gordon Gault has begun at Newcastle Crown Court

Trial of six teenagers accused of the murder of 14-year-old Gordon Gault has begun at Newcastle Crown Court

Gordon Gault death

Six teens accused of taking part in fatal stab attack on Gordon Gault in Newcastle

Fourth inmate receives extended 'stay' behind bars for his role in unprovoked attack on prisoner playing pool at HMP Deerbolt, near Barnard Castle

Fourth inmate receives extended 'stay' behind bars for his role in unprovoked attack on prisoner playing pool at HMP Deerbolt, near Barnard Castle

Young County Durham inmate joined in pool table attack on fellow Deerbolt prisoner

Now ex-teacher, formerly working at Dame Allan's School, Newcastle, struck off after professional misconduct hearing
Picture: GOOGLE

Now ex-teacher, formerly working at Dame Allan's School, Newcastle, struck off after professional misconduct hearing
Picture: GOOGLE

Indecent images teacher at North East independent school struck-off from profession

Bagged Ecstasy and Ketamine recovered by police in seizures in Newcastle Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Bagged Ecstasy and Ketamine recovered by police in seizures in Newcastle Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Three suspected dealers arrested and more than 2 kilos of drugs seized in Newcastle

Four remaining men of Northumbria Police's 15 'most wanted' still at large Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Four remaining men of Northumbria Police's 15 'most wanted' still at large Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Skillful police motor patrol operation helps detain one of North East's 'most wanted'

Four of the Northumbria force's 'most wanted' still at large
Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Four of the Northumbria force's 'most wanted' still at large
Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Police search for eight 'most wanted' criminals from the North East - can you help?

Rogue's gallery of convicted burglars in Northumbria force area so far this year Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Rogue's gallery of convicted burglars in Northumbria force area so far this year Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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15 burglars recently locked up in the North East - learn their faces here