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Wednesday 7 October 2015

Last 'National' demo of 2015 announced

The EDL have announced that the last 2015 national demo will be held in Bradford to highlight the child grooming case which starts on the 9th November at Bradford Crown court.
We will be supporting this demo and transport will be booked. If you would like to attend and travel with us then please contact us.


Tuesday 30 June 2015

Attempted child abduction in North Shields

Police are investigating a suspicious incident involving a 15-year-old girl in North Tyneside.


It happened on Monday, June 29, between 9.15am and 9.45am on Suez Street in North Shields.  The teenager was walking along the street when a small red car with tinted windows approached her and stopped. A man walked towards her asked her for directions. He then asked her to come in the car and when she refused he grabbed her arm.  The teenager ran off and was distressed by the incident but otherwise unharmed.

The man who approached her is described as being black with large afro-style hair, dark clothing and a local accent there was another man in the rear of the car.He is described as black with little waves cut into his hair wearing a dark blue woollen buttoned up jacket.

Neighbourhood Inspector Mark Storey said: " We know these type of incidents do cause concern in the community and we are carrying out a number of enquiries in order to identify the two men.

"If anyone has information about this incident they are asked to contact police."

Thursday 25 June 2015

Man stabbed in Newcastle Leazes Park by pair who asked to use his phone

The 21-year-old victim was left with three 'minor puncture wounds' after the attack today in Newcastle Leazes Park


A man was stabbed in a city centre park in what has been described as an ‘unprovoked attack’.

The 21-year-old victim was in Leazes Park in Newcastle when he was approached by two men at around 2.10pm today.

They asked to use his mobile phone before stabbing him. The victim suffered three minor ‘puncture wounds’, which police say were caused by an ‘unknown sharp instrument’.

One of the offenders is described as black, of stocky build, around 5ft 9in tall and had a shaven head. He was wearing a light grey hoody.

The second male is also described as black, around 5ft 6ins tall and was wearing dark jeans and top at the time.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 extension 69191 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Monday 22 June 2015

Police investigating report of rape in Newcastle city centre are appealing for witnesses.

A woman was attacked by a 'thin, Asian (muslim) man wearing a light grey hoodie' in Exhibition Park during early hours of Sunday morning.


Police are appealing for information after a report of rape in Newcastle city centre in the early hours of Sunday.

At around 3am the woman was walking through Exhibition Park when she was approached by a man who punched and threatened her before raping her.

He is described as Asian, 5ft 7ins tall, of thin build and around 25 to 30-years-old. He was wearing a light grey hoodie.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Inspector Mark Farrimond said: “We understand the concern to communities this incident will have caused and would like to reassure people we are doing everything we can in order to find the man responsible.

“We are appealing for the public’s help and ask that anyone who may have been in the Spital Tongues or Exhibition Park area at the time, or who recognises the man from his description, to come forward as they may have vital information to assist us.

“Extra officers will be in the city centre as part of the investigation to carry out enquiries as well as offer reassurance to the public.

He added: “Newcastle is a safe city but we would ask people to take precautions and plan ahead after a night out in the city centre. Try and get pre-arranged lifts or taxis home and stay with friends.

“If walking, stick to main roads and well-lit areas and let people know where you are at all times.”

Any witnesses are asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 extension 69191 quoting reference 197 21/06/15 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.