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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.

PCC Vera Baird QC response – Home Secretary will not allow public inquiry – Orgreave 31st October 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Vera Baird QC, said: “This is a bitterly disappointing day for the Orgreave Miners, their families and it’s a travesty of justice.  I represented...

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PCC Vera Baird supports darker nights campaign 28th October 2016

Northumbria Police is warning homeowners in South Tyneside and Sunderland not to fall victim to burglars as the clocks go back and the nights draw in. The advice forms part of the Darker Nights campaign – an annual initiative...

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Official opening for Whitley Bay Neighbourhood Office 27th October 2016

  Pictured left to right, Neighbourhood Inspector Martin Brooks, Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird, North Tyneside Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn and Ch Supt Sharon Stavers Official opening for Whitley Bay Neighbourhood Office Whitley Bay’s new neighbourhood policing...

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Store doorstep message to tackle underage drinking supported by Vera Baird QC 26th October 2016

Police and partners in Blyth are using a doorstep message to tackle the issue of underage drinking in the town. Members of the town’s Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) are raising awareness of this issue by reminding shoppers not to...

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Vera Baird QC Welcomes Arrests on Suspicion of Human Trafficking 21st October 2016

14 people are now safe following action taken by Northumbria Police and partners as part of an Anti-Slavery operation aimed at tackling human trafficking, labour exploitation and modern day slavery. On Tuesday, October 18, officers carried out search warrants...

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