Police say they are keeping an "open mind" about the motivation behind the attack. 

Gateshead shop worker assaulted in suspected face mask row

Northumbria Police tyre blow out tyne tees

A stolen car was brought to a 'shuddering stop' when police deployed a stinger to blow out its tyres in Northumberland - and it was all caught on video.

Stolen car brought to 'shuddering stop' when police blow out its tyres

Officers were called to a farm off Mundles Lane, East Boldon, shortly after 12.15am on September 17 following a report of a suspected arson attack.

'Devastating' suspected arson attack on farm could be case of mistaken identity

Police were called to a report of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Dunston Enterprise Park. 

Murder investigation launched after suspected hit-and-run in Gateshead

A 100mph motorcyclist has been convicted after speeding past an unmarked police car and pulling a wheelie on the motorway.

100mph motorcyclist pulled wheelie on motorway in front of unmarked police car

A 38-year-old man was found with minor injuries to his face and head on Woodhorn Lane on September 12.

Vigilante attacks warning after man is assaulted in mistaken identity case

David Elliott, 39, has been jailed for more than three years after being arrested by Northumbria Police as part of Operation Salvator.

Drug dealer jailed after selling heroin to undercover police officer 

PCC Kim McGuinness works with Crimestoppers to offer a reward for information on those who attack emergency workers

Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, is working with independent charity Crimestoppers to offer £1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and charge of those responsible.

Reward on offer after series of attacks on North East emergency workers 

Abigail Turnbull ignited three separate fires at her address on Wallridge Drive in Whitley Bay in the early hours of April 17.

'Drink-fuelled arsonist' jailed after sparking £20k fire at her home

Francis Wilson has been sentenced to almost three years behind bars after targeting the first floor flat in North Shields in January.

Thief tells police "I'm looking for my dog" when he's caught attempting break-in

Adam Cain, 44, has now been jailed for more than three years after breaking into a home on Greystoke Avenue in Sunderland on the afternoon of June 21.

Intruder jailed after police arrive on scene of burglary within four minutes

Volunteer Michael Scott in action - Tyne Tees

Special constable Michael Scott was on duty in rural Northumberland when police received a report of an overturned vehicle at 10.15pm on August 24.

'Community hero' Special Constable saves livestock trapped in overturned lorry

Police received a report of a collision involving a Ford Transit van and a child on Willow Avenue, in Fenham.  Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital but later died.

5-year-old boy dies after being hit by van in Newcastle

£25,000 of cannabis was discovered at the rented house by Northumbria Police.

Police discover drugs hub in empty rented property in Gateshead

Police received a call from a taxi driver who reported he had been robbed while sitting in his vehicle in the Shieldfield area at 3.15am on August 24.

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