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Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a serious assault in Newcastle over the bank holiday weekend.
At around 7.20pm on Saturday, April 15, a 29-year-old man is believed to have been seriously assaulted on Wilfred Street near to the Byker Bridge.
He made his way to the underpass under the Swan House roundabout where he was found injured at around 8.50pm.
Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital where his condition is still described as critical.
Officers continue to investigate the incident and police have now appealed for any witnesses to the assault to get in touch.
A 38-year-old man has been charged with a section 18 assault and criminal damage and appeared before South east Magistrates Court in Bedlington on Tuesday morning.
He will next appear before Newcastle Crown Court on May 16.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information that may help the investigation, should contact police on 101 quoting log 1190 15/04/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Northumbria Police is set to take on its youngest ever recruits as the force launches Northumbria Mini Police.
The scheme will see Year 5 primary school children given the opportunity to work with their local police officers and volunteer police cadets to learn more about policing.
School children have been selected from participating schools to join the scheme where they will learn more about a host of topics such as crime prevention, water safety, healthy relationships and online safety.
The Mini Police will work with their mini police team to carry out work in the community, for example carrying out surveys with residents, as well as attending some of the events police get involved in throughout the region.
And, to say thank you for their hard work they will be given the opportunity to visit the many different departments within the organisation. They will get the chance to meet Northumbria Police horses and police dogs, as well as see behind the scenes at a police station, visit custody cells and visit the communications centre - which for many is their first point of contact with police.
Today, to launch the scheme three spectacular events will take place across the force where the Mini Police will receive their uniforms - all delivered in a unique way.
In South Tyneside, the base for Northumbria Police's Marine Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) - Viking Park in Jarrow - will play host to Laygate Community School in South Shields and St Mary's Primary School in Jarrow where police divers from the Marine NPT will travel along the River Tyne on their police rib to make the special delivery.
The event will be attended by Chief Constable Steve Ashman and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird.
The children will be given the opportunity to see the dive centre and try on some of the equipment the team uses.
In Newcastle, Etal Lane Police Station will host Westgate Hill Primary, Thomas Walling Primary and St Bede's RC Primary schools where they will be met by Police Dogs delivering their uniforms.
And, in Bedlington, St Columbus Primary in Wallsend and Riverside Primary in North Shields schools will receive their uniform on horseback from Northumbria Police's mounted section.
The Mini Police scheme was first launched by Durham Constabulary in 2011, following its success it was adopted by Merseyside Police last year, now Northumbria is excited to be launching its own scheme.
Chief Constable Steve Ashman said: "This is an absolutely fantastic scheme. We've had a Volunteer Police Cadet scheme in Northumbria for some years now and I'm immensely proud of all of our cadets and the work they do, I know they will play a crucial role in delivering the scheme and Mini Police will build on the success of the cadets.
"In fact, the cadets presented the Mini Police scheme to me a few months ago and I was hugely impressed at their conduct and professionalism. They gave a compelling presentation on how the scheme could be utilised in hard-to-reach communities, and for a group of 14-year-olds to stand up and present to a room full of police officers and staff was very impressive.
"I'm absolutely thrilled we're now going to have a scheme that takes in a younger age group and am looking forward to meeting our Mini Police and hearing about their progress."
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird DBE QC, said: "This is a brilliant opportunity for children to engage with their local communities and learn more about the role our police officers have in tackling crime and helping people who need it. They’re already showing great enthusiasm and I’m sure they will have lots of fun along the way. I hope for some of them, this is only the start  and that this project will inspire a future career with Northumbria Police."
Superintendent Sarah Pitt is a driving force behind Northumbria Police's Citizens in Policing agenda and has been integral in the Mini Police scheme from the start.
She said: "We're very excited to be launching our Mini Police today, the scheme provides a great opportunity for young children to learn about their own safety, their role within their community and how the police work with the community. It will give youngsters a voice to say what matters to them and help them to influence people around them in a positive way, not only that it will give them an insight into policing and the work we do and help give them a sense of citizenship. It will highlight the contribution they can make in our communities to make it a better place and hopefully will help them choose the right path in the future.
"Of course, there will be time for fun too and they will be able to get involved with some of the fantastic events that are held throughout the region and visit some of the different departments across the force."
Mini Police will be recognisable by their uniform consisting of a cap, waterproof jacket and hi-viz vest.
Newborough School in Hexham will also be joining the pilot and hosted an event at the school on Wednesday (April 5).
The scheme is currently being piloted in eight schools across the region. Any schools interested in participating once the pilot is complete should contact Northumbria Police's Sergeant Nicola MacGregor on 101 or email: nicola.macgregor.17@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
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Police investigating incidents of indecent exposure in Northumberland have released an image of a man they want to trace.
The incidents took place last week in Seghill, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice and Bedlington Station areas.
Officers have an image following an incident on Tuesday, March 28, at 3.30pm at Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval.
The man pictured was in the area at the time and may have information that could help with the enquiry.
Officers are carrying out enquiries into these incidents and are appealing for the man pictured to get in contact.
The man or anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 767 280317 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police are appealing for information following four incidents of indecent exposure in the Seghill, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice and Bedlington Station areas of Northumberland.
The first incident happened at 3.51pm on Tuesday, March 28, on Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, where a man exposed himself to two girls aged 14 on their way home from school. 
The second incident occured the same day in the park at Deneside, Seghill at around 3.30pm. A man is alleged to have exposed himself to another 14 year old girl walking home from school.
The third incident occurred on Wednesday, March 29, at 5.30pm near to the bowling green between Collywell Bay Road and Beresford Road in Seaton Sluice. A male matching the description from the previous day again exposed himself to a 15 year old girl.
The fourth incident occurred in a park on Bank Top in Bedlington Station at 7.15pm on Wednesday, March 29 . The same male is again alleged to have exposed himself to young girls in the park.
The man is described as wearing a red or maroon jumper or jacket and aged around 60.
None of the victims were harmed but have been left shaken by the offence.
Officers are carrying out enquiries and believe that the same person could be responsible for all  incidents.
Anyone who has information that may help is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 767 280317 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Neighbourhood officers in Bedlington are lending their support to the NSPCC's Big Board game charity fundraiser on Friday March 31.
They are urging others to get on board and shake a dice all in aid of a great cause.
PC Mark Adamson and his team are visiting care homes in the area this week and asking older residents to get their favourite board games out of the cupboard and spend a few hours playing and raising funds.
The NSPCC is the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse. The charity helps children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protects those at risk and works to prevent abuse.
PC Adamson said: "We've got some great contacts with people of all ages and we regularly pop in to visit older people in the community with crime prevention and other advice. It's good to call in have a chat and encourage people to take part in a worthwhile event which helps others.
"It's also a good way to get to know people and engage with them in a positive way too."
PC Adamson is also encouraging his colleagues to get involved in joining in during their meal breaks to support the cause.
NSPCC Director of Fundraising, Nigel Spencer, said: “Big Board Game Day has become an annual highlight for us with thousands of people across the UK temporarily downing tools to play their favourite games with friends, family, work colleagues and classmates.
“We are delighted that so many ‘gamers’ will be involved again this year and urge anyone who is interested in participating on Friday (March 31) to download our free fundraising pack ASAP.
“We are exceptionally grateful for all the donations that will be made, no matter how big or small. Every penny raised will be put towards protecting children and young people from abuse and helping those who have fallen victim to get their life back on track.”
Anyone who want to support the charity and make a donation can go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/NorthumberlandNPT
Follow Bedlington Neighbourhood team on Twitter https://twitter.com/bedlingtonpol
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A man has been charged after a spate of robberies in Newcastle
Between Thursday evening and Sunday morning police received a number of reports that taxi drivers had been robbed in the Walker area of the city.
An investigation was launched to identify those responsible and patrols were put in place to safeguard drivers in the city.
On Sunday evening (12/3) police arrested a man in connection with the incidents.
And now officers have charged a 21-year-old Newcastle man with ten different offences including four counts of robbery and an attempted robbery.
He will appear before South East Northumberland Magistrates Court in Bedlington this morning (Tuesday).
Anyone who witnessed a robbery in the Walker area over the weekend, or has any information that may help police, should contact officers on 101 quoting log 486 13/03/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Children from local schools enjoyed half term fun at Bedlington Police Station recently.
Some 20 youngsters from the Church of England Academy including Josephine Butler, James Knott and Thomas Bewick schools came along for a tour of the station, cell complex and to learn more about policing.
The visit was hosted by Wansbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team who created a special crime scene especially for the young would-be detectives. The children got involved by investigating a burglary and learned how real detectives investigate crime.
They visited a burglary scene which was laid on for them, spoke to a witness and followed clues to identify forensic evidence which led to them arresting the offender!
They continued through the custody process and locked the burglar in a cell before learning some interview techniques from the officers before charging him with the crime.
Neighbourhood officers were joined at the event by specialist support officers, firearms officers who are trained to engage with members of the public and make them feel safe, and by friendly police dog Monty.
Wansbeck Neighbourhood Inspector Sue Fryer said: "We're keen to build on the strong links we have built up between schools and the neighbourhood team in Wansbeck. Bringing the children into the police station is not only great fun for them, but gives them a real insight into the policing world and teaches them how the police work.
"It's important to us that children get to know local officers and by doing so we can continue to build trust between local youngsters and our policing teams.
"We will continue to give more children the opportunity to take part in these visits throughout school holiday period in Wansbeck and Morpeth arranged via local schools."
Pictured children from the Church of England Academy schools of Wansbeck during their recent police station visit.
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Youngsters paid a visit to Bedlington police station recently to find out more about the work of officers.
The youngsters aged 9 to 11 years were pupils from several Ashington schools. The children were invited along by Ashington Neighbourhood Policing Team to take a look behind the scenes of a busy working police station.
As well as the tour and a visit to custody they took part in crime scene investigation to find out who had committed a crime staged for them. They also got to meet a firearms officer and members from the force dog section as well.
Police Community Support Officer Alan Bunker, who showed the group around during their visit, said: "The children had a great time looking around the station and meeting officers. They were very interested in our work and asked lots of questions about what we do.
"They particularly enjoyed dressing up in police uniforms and having a look in the police van.
"After this visit I think we may have a few budding recruits in the years to come."
He added: "It's important to us that people of all ages feel they can come and talk to us about what we do and how we help the public."
Children pictured during their visit to Bedlington Police Station with left to right, PC Kath Smith, PC Chris Turnbull and PCSO Alan Bunker
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Four men have been charged in relation to an incident at the Fosse Hotel Pub in Newcastle last year.
Around 4.20pm on Thursday, December 8, a group of 12 masked men in a white van attacked a man who was standing outside of the Fosse Hotel pub on the Fossway.
They were armed with bats, metal bars, hatchets, knives and ammonia and left the victim hospitalised with a fractured skull and stab wounds.
A female bystander was also injured by being squirted with ammonia and needed hospital treatment.
Enquiries into the incident have been ongoing since the incident and two men were charged in connection with it at the end of last year.
Now police charged a further four people - aged 26, 29, 31 and 33 - in connection with the incident.
The 26-year-old appeared before Bedlington Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 1, and was remanded in custody to appear before crown court on March 30.
The other three men have been released on abil to appear before Newcastle Magistrates Court on April 7.
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Council depot burglary

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Bedlington..
It happened at Northumberland County Council premises, East View in Choppington overnight between 6pm on Wednesday, March 1 and 6.30am on Thursday, March 2.
Offenders forced entry to the secure council compound via a rear fence. They damaged the window of a Ford Transit vehicle and stole a hydraulic breaker and leaf blower/strimmer and stihl saw before leaving unseen.
Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone who was in the area and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, is asked to contact police.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference number 156 of 02/03/17 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 


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