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- There have been calls for calm across the region from police, North East Mayor and council leaders as well as Newcastle United's Eddie Howe as groups of protesters have begun to gather in Newcastle City Centre
- Northumbria Police have issued a dispersal order in the city on Saturday, August 10 which will allow them to quickly break up groups, ban face coverings for protesters and carry out an enhanced stop and search.
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