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Northumbria Police crack down on car crimes and theft

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Northumbria Police are determined to put the breaks on thieves.

A national intensification week aimed at tackling car crime and thefts across the country took place last week.

Working alongside the Environmental Agency and local councils, officers from Northumbria Police targeted suspects and offers crime prevention advice to help catch thieves red handed.

The weeks follows previous action taken by the crime prevention team.

Teaming up local garages, an innovative scheme has been implemented which uses forensic marking fitted on a range of vehicles to help buck the growing national trend of rising catalytic converter thefts.

Northumbria Police said forensic marking is an “incredibly effective” way of preventing theft.

Cars are daubed with the forensic liquid capable of withstanding heat of up to 600 degrees – each liquid coming with its own unique code which allows it to be traced back to the owner.

This then allows garages or scrapyard dealers to spot a stolen item and report it to police who can then use this evidence to build a strong case against suspects.

As part of crime prevention work, Northumbria Police provided 90 forensic marking kits to local garages to help tackle thefts and drive down illegal activity linked to this type of criminality.

Detective Inspector Sally Macdonald, one of the officers leading on the intensification week, said: “There are a number of ways you can make sure your car stays safe – from keeping it locked and secure to fitting it with tracking devices, and forensic marking is just another tool in our armour.

“If you see someone acting suspiciously around a vehicle always report it. Don’t approach suspects but, if it is safe to do so, write down a description of them or the number plate of their vehicle and give police a call.

“By forensically marking and tagging cars and their catalytic converters, it is making it harder for thieves to sell on the stolen parts. Registering on the national database helps police identify whether recovered catalytic converters are stolen, thereby increasing the risk of detection to thieves.

Det Insp Macdonald added: “We are doing all we can to protect drivers and by working with them to secure vehicles, we can put the brakes on thieves for good.”

 

 

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Sunderland AFC has announced the departure of Head Coach Tony Mowbray

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Sunderland AFC has this evening parted company with Head Coach Tony Mowbray.

The Club expressed gratitude to Tony and his assistant Mark Venus for their positive contributions over the past two seasons, stating that they will always be welcome back at the Stadium of Light and wishing them success in their future endeavors.

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman praised Tony’s impact, acknowledging his high regard among players, staff, and supporters. Speakman highlighted Mowbray’s role in guiding the team to the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs and his significant contribution to team development. He emphasized that while a difficult decision, it aligns with the club’s ambition and strategy.

Emphasizing the commitment to their long-term strategy for sustainability and success, Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus thanked Tony for his hard work and affirmed the club’s focus on implementing a high-performance culture and a strong playing identity.

The club reiterated the importance of fan support in their progress and invited supporters to the Stadium of Light during the festive period and into 2024.

During the interim period, Mike Dodds, supported by the existing coaching team, will oversee the first-team’s training and match preparations until the appointment of a new Head Coach is finalized.

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£10,000 Cash reward for missing North East dogs!

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£10,000 CASH REWARD FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF NORTH EAST DOGS
A £10,000 cash reward has been offered for the safe return of North East dogs Toby and Bruno!
Missing from East Stanley at approximately 7:45 am on the 27th October, East Stanley area.
The owners are offering a reward for the safe return of ‘my babies or any information leading to their return. 🙏🙏🙏
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VAR official PUNISHED after Champions League PSG vs Newcastle howler

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Newcastle VAR ref removed

Following a contentious late penalty awarded to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during their 1-1 draw against Newcastle, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official involved in the decision has been replaced for an upcoming Champions League fixture. Tomasz Kwiatkowski, the Polish VAR official on duty at Parc des Princes, deemed a handball by Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, leading to Kylian Mbappe converting a 98th-minute penalty, salvaging a point for PSG managed by Luis Enrique.


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This outcome potentially affects the Champions League group standings significantly, as PSG retains their second position, edging two points ahead of Newcastle, with one group game remaining. The penalty call didn’t originate from referee Szymon Marciniak but was reversed after Kwiatkowski prompted him to review the incident on the VAR screen.

Originally slated for VAR duty in the upcoming Real Sociedad versus RB Salzburg clash, Kwiatkowski has been replaced, according to reports. The replacement for the Polish official hasn’t been disclosed yet. Kwiatkowski, 45, frequently officiates in Poland’s top football league and possesses experience in European competitions.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed dissatisfaction with the VAR decision, emphasizing its timing and impact, stating, “I feel it is a poor decision and it’s hugely frustrating for us, as you know how little time there is left in the game. There is nothing we can do about it now.”

For Newcastle to secure a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League, they must defeat AC Milan at St James’ Park on the final matchweek while hoping PSG doesn’t secure a victory against Borussia Dortmund.

 

 

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