Durham Constabulary

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Murder inquiry after man, 41, dies outside Bishop Auckland property

Emergency services attended West Lane at around 6pm on Wednesday and found a 41-year-old man unresponsive.

2 days ago

Man jailed for unprovoked knife attack on friend

Gareth Swainston, 39, was living with the victim in Darlington when he commited the assault.

16 Nov

Tributes paid to 'much loved' teenager killed in car crash

Abbie Devanney was pronounced dead at the scene after being involved in a car crash in County Durham at around 10pm on Saturday 21 October.

23 Oct

Three people arrested as man fights for his life following alleged assault

Police warn of social media dangers as teenagers recruited as money mules

Couple jailed for almost 40 years after being caught by paedophile hunters

Moment thrill-seeker waterskis across weir

Man seriously assaulted at bus stop by 'young men asking for slice of pizza'

Historic chapel severely damaged in suspected arson attack

Man due in court following bar assault which left victim in hospital

Man charged with attempted murder after woman seriously injured

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Darlington

Teenager, 17, charged with murder of Ross Connelly in Wheatley Hill

Police officer 'permanently scarred' after violent assault at Asda

Detectives investigating after man's body found in house