Man in his 20s arrested over suspected hit-and-run on major road
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene and officers believe he had been there overnight.
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Man who attacked police during disorder admits riot charge
John Kirtley kicked out at a police line and shouted 'my country' while wrapped in an England flag during unrest in Sunderland.
Tech aids arrests as police warn riot suspects to expect 'knock at your door'
Police are using facial recognition technology to make new arrests following violent disorder in one North East city.