Crime

St Mary's Church in Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Stained glass window damaged as burglars break into historic County Durham church

Ripon Town Hall

Ripon Town Hall

Police finally set to move into town hall space

A smashed window

A smashed window

Police investigate as homes have windows pelted by stones in evening crime spree

The cannabis farm was uncovered after a neighbourhood police officer, PC Heather Campbell, was walking her beat in Reeth when a member of the public mentioned some suspicious activity at a nearby barn

The cannabis farm was uncovered after a neighbourhood police officer, PC Heather Campbell, was walking her beat in Reeth when a member of the public mentioned some suspicious activity at a nearby barn

WATCH: The moment police and CSI uncover large cannabis farm and arrest two men

Officers from North Yorkshire's rural task force are investigating the two potential wildlife crimes after two badgers were found, allegedly caused by injuries from a snare

Officers from North Yorkshire's rural task force are investigating the two potential wildlife crimes after two badgers were found, allegedly caused by injuries from a snare

North Yorkshire Police

Police investigating after two badgers found dead on roads with 'snare' injuries

Concerns have been raised about the police response to anti-social behaviour

Concerns have been raised about the police response to anti-social behaviour

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor

Letters: 'We pensioners seem to be the lowest form of life'

Bricks thrown onto the A66 between Middlesbrough and Stockton

Bricks thrown onto the A66 between Middlesbrough and Stockton

Police investigating a number of reports of bricks thrown onto A66

The Subaru Forester spotted near Tockwith after it had been crushed

The Subaru Forester spotted near Tockwith after it had been crushed

Warning to poachers in North Yorkshire after car crushed

Carl Prior, 41, of West Street, Middlesbrough, appeared at York Magistrates' Court, where he admitted dangerous driving and driving while disqualified

Carl Prior, 41, of West Street, Middlesbrough, appeared at York Magistrates' Court, where he admitted dangerous driving and driving while disqualified

NAMED: Driver who led police on 30-minute high speed pursuit appears in court

Cleveland Police has launched the campaign to tackle knife crime

Cleveland Police has launched the campaign to tackle knife crime

Police launch emotive campaign to warn young people danger of carrying knives

The murder trial of Scarlett Vicker's father has been moved to January next year.

The murder trial of Scarlett Vicker's father has been moved to January next year.

Durham Constabulary

Trial of Darlington father accused of murdering Scarlett Vickers moved to next year

Fly tipping in Darlington

Fly tipping in Darlington

Four Darlington households fined total of £1,800 for fly tipping offences

Man sustained knife wound to head in Stockton

Man sustained knife wound to head in Stockton

Man sustained knife wound to head and hospitalised in late night attack

Ann Ming speaking outside the court after the parole board hearing was delayed as her daughter's killer bids for freedom. Inset: Murder victim Julie Hogg

Ann Ming speaking outside the court after the parole board hearing was delayed as her daughter's killer bids for freedom. Inset: Murder victim Julie Hogg

Royal Courts of Justice (London)

New date set for parole hearing for notorious North East murderer Billy Dunlop

Cleveland Police arrested a number of suspected Middlesbrough rioters during Operation Macadamia

Cleveland Police arrested a number of suspected Middlesbrough rioters during Operation Macadamia

Middlesbrough riots

Cleveland Police

11-year-old arrested in raids to target Middlesbrough riot suspects

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft, which happened on July 26 between 11.10am and 11.30am at Barkers, on High Street, Northallerton

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft, which happened on July 26 between 11.10am and 11.30am at Barkers, on High Street, Northallerton

CCTV images released in connection with Jellycat toy theft at department store

Gregory Newcombe

Gregory Newcombe

Driver admits causing death of 'much-loved' motorcyclist on A684

HM Prison Kirklevington Grange, Yarm

HM Prison Kirklevington Grange, Yarm

New cells approved as part of scheme to deliver 1,000 more prison places

Texel ewe Blossom was stolen from a field in Little Langton, near Northallerton

Texel ewe Blossom was stolen from a field in Little Langton, near Northallerton

Family's 'fury and heartache' after theft of beloved rescue sheep Blossom

Dolly when she was rescued, left, and after being cared for by the RSPCA, right

Dolly when she was rescued, left, and after being cared for by the RSPCA, right

'Heartbreaking' rise in cruelty to dogs in North Yorkshire

The BMW motorcycle North Yorkshire Police will use as part of its crackdown on speeding drivers

The BMW motorcycle North Yorkshire Police will use as part of its crackdown on speeding drivers

Police to crackdown on speeding drivers in North Yorkshire this weekend

A home in Brompton, near Northallerton, was burgled overnight while the occupants were asleep upstairs

A home in Brompton, near Northallerton, was burgled overnight while the occupants were asleep upstairs

Village home burgled while occupants were asleep upstairs

Grainger Street, Darlington.

Grainger Street, Darlington.

Baby hospitalised and man arrested after incident on Darlington street

A lurcher-type dog was also found and taken into police possession

A lurcher-type dog was also found and taken into police possession

Dog found abandoned in field by police after suspected poaching incident

Police want to identify this man

Police want to identify this man

Police looking to speak to this Darlington man following violent disorder

Dangerous Stockton rapist Ben Richardson had sexual relationship with teenage girl

Dangerous Stockton rapist Ben Richardson had sexual relationship with teenage girl

Teesside Crown Court

Convicted rapist struck up a sexual relationship with a teenage girl

More civic enforcement officers will be employed to patrol Darlington’s streets as part of a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.

More civic enforcement officers will be employed to patrol Darlington’s streets as part of a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.

£520,000 funding boost to improve Darlington nightlife and crackdown on crime

Ashkan Kareem was captured on CCTV throwing an object towards a group of people in Darlington last Monday evening (August 5).

Ashkan Kareem was captured on CCTV throwing an object towards a group of people in Darlington last Monday evening (August 5).

Teesside Crown Court

Missile-launching man jailed after protecting mosque during Darlington disorder

Mujmain Uddin, 21, of Greenbank Road, Darlington has been charged with assault and possessing an offensive weapon following violent disorder in the town

Mujmain Uddin, 21, of Greenbank Road, Darlington has been charged with assault and possessing an offensive weapon following violent disorder in the town

Man charged with assault following violent disorder in Darlington

Kareem was caught on CCTV hurling missiles during disorder in Darlington

Kareem was caught on CCTV hurling missiles during disorder in Darlington

CCTV of man defending Darlington mosque throwing missile as violence erupts

At 7pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024, a robbery at the Dolcie Dessert Emporium on Zetland Street in Northallerton was reported to North Yorkshire Police

At 7pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024, a robbery at the Dolcie Dessert Emporium on Zetland Street in Northallerton was reported to North Yorkshire Police

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Two men charged over alleged theft of tip jar at dessert restaurant

Rape suspect arrested

Rape suspect arrested

Man suspected of rape in County Durham arrested after car stopped in North Yorkshire

Chantelle Smith was convicted in magistrates' court this morning

Chantelle Smith was convicted in magistrates' court this morning

Vile racism from woman who called Darlington doctor a "p***" as he left work

Police outside the Jamia Mosque & Islamic Society Of Darlington

Police outside the Jamia Mosque & Islamic Society Of Darlington

Top cop blasts thugs after 'ferocious' attack on young officers in Darlington

Cloe Stewart has been jailed

Cloe Stewart has been jailed

Teen who hurled rock at police with racist mob at Darlington mosque is jailed

Defendant rode ebike at officer who signalled for him to stop approaching underpass between Kendrew Street and Commercial Street, in Darlington

Defendant rode ebike at officer who signalled for him to stop approaching underpass between Kendrew Street and Commercial Street, in Darlington

Durham Crown Court

Darlington teenager rode ebike into police officer at town centre underpass

Michael Davies stabbed another man with a craft knife in a street confrontation in Guisborough, on the evening of May 10 this year

Michael Davies stabbed another man with a craft knife in a street confrontation in Guisborough, on the evening of May 10 this year

Teesside Crown Court

Man produced craft knife and stabbed feud rival in thigh in street clash

Charlie Daniel Clowes has been jailed for three years after assaulting and trying to strangle a woman.

Charlie Daniel Clowes has been jailed for three years after assaulting and trying to strangle a woman.

'Dangerous' man jailed after beating and trying to strangle terrified woman

Cole Stewart from Darlington is remanded in custody to be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court

Cole Stewart from Darlington is remanded in custody to be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court

NAMED: Darlington teenager who “celebrated” after hitting police by throwing object

Police have moved to dispel rumours

Police have moved to dispel rumours

Police move to dispel 'rumours' of planned protests in North Yorkshire town

Police stand by on Gladstone Street, Darlington

Police stand by on Gladstone Street, Darlington

Two men charged after 'violent disorder' in Darlington

A 60-year-old man was airlifted to James Cook Hospital

A 60-year-old man was airlifted to James Cook Hospital

Man in 'critical condition' after crash in North Yorkshire

Police outside the Jamia Mosque & Islamic Society Of Darlington

Police outside the Jamia Mosque & Islamic Society Of Darlington

Durham Constabulary

Darlington church opens 'safe space' after pockets of violent disorder in town

Police at the scene of disorder and Lola McEvoy

Police at the scene of disorder and Lola McEvoy

Durham Constabulary

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'Violence will not be tolerated': Police and MP slam Darlington disorder

Gladstone Street, in Darlington, where the disorder was captured and shared on social media

Gladstone Street, in Darlington, where the disorder was captured and shared on social media

Durham Constabulary

Teenager arrested after violent disorder in Darlington sees bricks hurled at police

The faces of father and son killers, Martin and Shaun Breeze. The son is applying to appeal his conviction.

The faces of father and son killers, Martin and Shaun Breeze. The son is applying to appeal his conviction.

Cleveland Police

Killer of Brian Darby set to appeal against his conviction as sentencing delayed

Bedale Sports Club and Community Centre was the victim of the double burglary in May - as thieves ransacked parts of the building and the store

Bedale Sports Club and Community Centre was the victim of the double burglary in May - as thieves ransacked parts of the building and the store

Sport club devastated by two break-ins that leaves them over £8000 out of pocket

Jesur Ucarer has been jailed for hiding a modified shotgun in his mother's home

Jesur Ucarer has been jailed for hiding a modified shotgun in his mother's home

Man hid shotgun under bed at his mother's home for his own protection

Paul Robert Barnes

Paul Robert Barnes

Teenage accomplice dies after 'horrific' crash in stolen vehicle as one jailed

The UK cost of rural crime has topped an estimated £50 million as thieves became more organised and determined, according to new figures

The UK cost of rural crime has topped an estimated £50 million as thieves became more organised and determined, according to new figures

Rural crime cost tops £50m as thieves become more organised, NFU Mutual says

Darlington pervert Joao Da Silva downloaded hundreds of child abuse images

Darlington pervert Joao Da Silva downloaded hundreds of child abuse images

Durham Constabulary

Darlington pervert downloaded more than 700 child sex abuse images and videos

Callum Hood assaulted security staff and then police at Darlington Memorial Hospital

Callum Hood assaulted security staff and then police at Darlington Memorial Hospital

Durham Crown Court

Man arrested at Darlington hospital, seems to 'get thrill' from assaulting police

The aftermath of a break-in at Oakley's Barber Shop, based in Darlington

The aftermath of a break-in at Oakley's Barber Shop, based in Darlington

Durham Constabulary

Darlington burglar jailed over £16.50 raid that left barbershop 'ransacked'

Red Hall Primary School was damaged in a vandal attack earlier this month - but local businesses stepped up to the plate to help.

Red Hall Primary School was damaged in a vandal attack earlier this month - but local businesses stepped up to the plate to help.

Vandalised Darlington school receives community help to fix 'extensive damage'