by Author21 | Sep 9, 2025 | News, North East
Further Extension Granted for Terrorism SuspectsIssued Tuesday 9 September Counter Terrorism Policing North East can confirm a warrant of further detention has been granted to continue questioning four people arrested on Friday. This afternoon (Tuesday,...
by Author21 | Jun 24, 2025 | Homepage, News, North East
A man from Leicester has been sentenced to five-and-a half years for possession of a terrorist document. Claudiu Stefan Cristea (08/02/1978) was found guilty by a jury of possessing a terrorist document, following a week-long trial at Leicester Crown Court. Cristea...
by Author21 | Apr 27, 2025 | News, North East
Further Update – 29/04/2025 This is an update in relation to the incident in Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday April 26. We can confirm that the 38 year old man who was arrested and taken to hospital on Saturday with a self-inflicted injury, has died. This man was...
by Author21 | Mar 10, 2025 | North East
A 48-year-old man from Gateshead has today (Monday, March 10) been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, after posting a series of racist messages on social media. Lee Cole of East Hill Road, Gateshead, pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown...
by Author21 | Feb 28, 2025 | News, North East
A 15-year-old male from Northumberland appeared in court on Thursday, February 27, charged with the following offences: One offence of engaging in conduct in preparation for committing acts of terrorism, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 One offence of...