Sunderland Echo - Crime Feed

Sunderland ex-forces condemn Woolwich soldier killing

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:10 GMT

EX-FORCES personnel from Wearside have spoke of their disgust after a soldier was hacked to death in the street during a suspected terror attack.

Brothers charged after drug raids in Easington

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:42:41 GMT

BROTHERS from Easington were due to appear in court today after arrests made in a dawn raid.

Thieves target vehicles in Washington

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:59 GMT

DRIVERS are today warned to look out for thieves operating in Washington.

Sunderland fan cyclist killed in A66 accident with Argos wagon

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:24:12 GMT

POLICE have named the cyclist killed in a collision on the A66 as a 61-year-old Sunderland fan.

Illegal workers face deportation after arrests at Sunderland takeaway

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:18 GMT

TWO illegal workers face deportation back to Bangladesh after a raid on a Sunderland takeaway.

Scammers trick desperate Sunderland unemployed with fake jobs and phoney training

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:13:30 GMT

SCAMMERS in Sunderland are enjoying a “double-dupe recession” as they prey on Wearsiders struggling to find work or battling money problems.

Woman attacked by would-be dog snatchers

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:02 GMT

A WOMAN was attacked by  two thieves who tried to steal her dogs.

Shoplifter said stolen joint of beef reminded him of his dead grandmother

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:11 GMT

A SHOPLIFTER had a £20,000 crown court trial over claims a stolen joint of beef reminded him of his dead grandmother.

Fridge engineer facing jail after he put in £900k injury claim – then was spotted playing rugby

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:42 GMT

A FRIDGE engineer was caught trying to claim nearly £1million for a work accident after he was spotted playing rugby.

Couple claimed £26k in benefits despite inheritance windfall

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:57 GMT

A MARRIED couple claimed £26,000 in benefits they weren’t entitled to, despite receiving an inheritance windfall.

VIDEO: Drug raid police torch their way into property

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:05 GMT

FOUR men have been arrested for alleged drugs and money-laundering offences after breakfast-time raids across three police force areas today.

Fifth of Sunderland police have faced at least six drunken attacks

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12:31 GMT

ONE in five police officers in the force serving Sunderland has been assaulted six or more times by booze-fuelled yobs while in the line of duty.

Police appeal over Washigton mobile phone theft

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:14 GMT

POLICE are trying to trace two people they want to speak to after a phone was taken from a shop in Washington.

Commonwealth Games hopeful boxer loses bail in pub brawl case

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:49:09 GMT

AN AMATEUR boxer who was bailed by magistrates one day has been locked up by a judge a day later.

More acussed in court over Sunderland vs West Ham violence

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:44:27 GMT

THREE more people have appeared in court after a city centre brawl between Sunderland and West Ham fans.

He stunk of skunk – Speeding Sunderland driver caught with £14k cannabis haul after police noticed ‘overpowering’ smell

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:35 GMT

A DRIVER was caught with almost £14,000 worth of cannabis when he was pulled over in his work van for speeding.

Man vowed to kill judge in dispute over mother’s funeral grant

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:56 GMT

A MAN man handed a criminal record after vowing to kill a judge in a dispute over his mother’s funeral grant has failed to have his conviction quashed.

Man caught playing rugby while making a £923k injury claim

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:31 GMT

A FORMER fridge engineer is facing jail after he was caught playing rugby while making a £923,000 claim for wrist injuries.

Man arrested after rooftop protest in Sunderland

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:10 GMT

A MAN has been arrested after a rooftop protest in Sunderland city centre.

Police searching for man after graffiti and damage at Sunderland Metro station

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:46:50 GMT

BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information after graffiti was etched into panelling at a Metro station and, a short while later, a Metro train was damaged.