A Washington man, Mark Robertson, avoided prison after attempting to engage in sexual chats with a decoy posing as a schoolgirl online Washington Man Admits His ‘Moral Compass Was Off-Kilter’ After Sex Chat Attempt Washington: A man tried to chat sexually with a child but got caught. Mark Robertson thought he was messaging a schoolgirl.…
A Durham hospital technician stole lifesaving equipment worth £111,000 to sell on eBay, leading to his arrest and a two-year prison sentence. Durham Hospital Technician Jailed for Stealing £111,000 in NHS Equipment Durham: A hospital worker stole a huge amount of lifesaving equipment. Mark Charters took £111,000 worth of NHS gear to sell on eBay.…
A Pelaw builder, Anthony New, has been sentenced to prison for defrauding 10 victims of £44,000 through poor workmanship and false promises. Pelaw Rogue Builder Jailed for Fraud After Swindling 10 Victims Out of £44,000 Pelaw: A builder named Anthony New has been jailed for fraud. He swindled 10 victims out of £44,000. New took…
A BMW driver sped through a County Durham village at 91mph, claiming he was late for work. He received a 15-month driving ban and a fine. BMW Driver Caught Speeding at 91mph in 30mph Zone in County Durham County Durham: A BMW driver was caught speeding at 91mph in a 30mph zone. This happened in…
Police in Newcastle are investigating a purse theft in Grainger Market and seek a woman seen on CCTV for assistance in the case CCTV Images Released as Police Investigate Newcastle Grainger Market Robbery Newcastle: Officers are looking into a theft that happened in the city center. They’ve released CCTV images of a woman they want…
Syed Hassan, 31, from Horden, has been sentenced to 15 years for drug supply. He used encrypted phones to manage a cocaine and cannabis operation. County Durham Drug Dealer Who Lived Luxuriously Sentenced to 15 Years Horden: An international drug dealer lived a lavish life, according to police. Syed Hassan, 31, has been sentenced to…
A year after his arrest in Gateshead, police continue to investigate a suspect linked to the Rwandan genocide, focusing on serious allegations from 1994. War Crimes Police Investigate Rwandan Genocide Suspect One Year After Arrest Gateshead: A man arrested last year is still a suspect in the Rwandan genocide case. This investigation looks into the…
Gary Belfield’s son, Luke, expressed his anger as three teens were sentenced for his father’s murder, calling them ‘vile human beings’ during the court proceedings. Gateshead Murder Victim Gary Belfield’s Son Calls Teen Killers ‘Vile’ in Court Gateshead: Gary Belfield was murdered in April at his home in Felling. His son, Luke, was also injured…
A 12-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run in Stockton, leaving her mother shocked and seeking justice for her daughter. Mum Horrified as Schoolgirl Left ‘Black and Blue’ in Hit-and-Run Incident Stockton: A 12-year-old girl named Tori Walton was hit by a car while walking home. She had just finished school at Outwood Academy and…
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the brutal murder of Gary Belfield, with their combined prison time exceeding 72 years. Teenage Killers of Gary Belfield Sentenced to Over 72 Years in Prison Gateshead: Three teenagers have been sentenced for the murder of Gary Belfield. They will serve a minimum of 72 years combined. Kriesha Stroud,…