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Local Press Releases

Here you will find press releases that relate to the Commissioners role specifically in Northumbria. All media enquiries should be made to the OPCC by telephoning 0191 221 9800.

Praise for police response after disorder at North Tyneside beaches leads to eight arrests 26th June 2020

Northumbria Police, alongside Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness and North Tyneside Council, have praised the effort of officers and condemned the actions of a minority, following anti-social behaviour and disorder in the Tynemouth and Cullercoats area. Yesterday (Thursday),...

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KIM MCGUINNESS: AS LOCKDOWN EASES, OUR COMMITMENT TO TACKLING SERIOUS CRIME STRENGTHENS 25th June 2020

KIM MCGUINNESS: AS LOCKDOWN EASES, OUR COMMITMENT TO TACKLING SERIOUS CRIME STRENGTHENS As we move from lockdown to the next form of ‘normal’, Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner outlines how crime reduction will be at the centre of her...

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RED HOUSE FARM FC x EDGE NORTH EAST – SUPPORTING THE VULNERABLE DURING LOCKDOWN 19th June 2020

 A Newcastle based junior football club has teamed up with a North East charity to provide food and welfare parcels across the city to those in need during lockdown. Red House Farm FC, a leading local football club, has...

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PCC awards vital funding to support children affected by domestic abuse 12th June 2020

PCC awards vital funding to help support children affected by domestic abuse Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has awarded £120,000 to specialist organisations that work to support young people at risk of domestic abuse and children who...

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Statement from PCC Kim McGuinness in relation to Operation Optic trials 11th June 2020

Northumbria Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness said: “This woman has been through a series of traumatic events that led her to a court room experience none of us would ever want to go through. She deserved better than the service...

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