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Durham Constabulary

One of the first county police forces to be set up, established in 1839, Durham Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing County Durham and Darlington. It is one of the smaller of the 43 territorial police forces that serve England and Wales.

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Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
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Baby's skeleton discovered under floorboards in County Durham home as police probe launched
Bishop Auckland
Contractors renovating a property in Bishop Auckland found what is thought to be the remains of a baby under upstairs floorboards.
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Four arrested after Darlington 'stabbing' which left man in hospital
Darlington
Four men aged between 18 and 22 have been arrested in connection with the incident on Louisa Street on Monday afternoon
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Man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after stabbing in County Durham
Crime
The attack is believed to have been targeted and there is no further risk to the public
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Man arrested after armed police descend on County Durham town
Crime
Police were called out on Thursday morning after a disturbance
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Support service that helps victims of crime across County Durham recognised for outstanding performance
Durham Constabulary
The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS), funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, has received the Victims Choice Quality Mark
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Police officer stabbed in chest at HMP Frankland stable in hospital
HMP Frankland
The Greater Manchester Police officer suffered a stab wound to the chest when conducting an interview with a remand prisoner
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Man in his 60s detained after police officer stabbed in Frankland prison during interview with remand prisoner
HMP Frankland
Durham Police have confirmed that the police officer is no longer in a critical condition, though he remains in hospital
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Missing man last seen on outskirts of Durham found, police confirm
Durham Constabulary
The 32-year-old, known only as Joseph, had not been seen since 5.20am this morning.
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Greater Manchester Police officer critically ill after being stabbed in Frankland Prison in Durham
HMP Frankland
The Greater Manchester Police officer is being treated for his injuries in hospital
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Man taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in County Durham
Bishop Auckland
Emergency services were called to a collision between a bus and a pedestrian shortly after 6.30pm on Saturday
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Body found in Durham city centre in the search for missing man
Durham City Centre
Officers believe that the body is that of missing man Paul, aged 51, who was reported missing from his home on Saturday
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Balaclava-clad attacker who tried to rape Durham University student in her room given 20 year sentence
Crime
Jonathan Cummings, 34, left a young student 'a shell of her former self' following a chilling attempted rape
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More than 110 people arrested for drink or drug driving during the Euros in County Durham
County Durham
Police carried out more than 800 checks at various locations over 30 days
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Police find body in search for missing man in Durham
Durham Constabulary
Paul, who is 51-years-old, went missing from his home in the Sherburn Road area of Durham on Saturday afternoon, July 13th.
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Man who was celebrating stag do left unconscious after being thrown down stairs by Northumberland brute
Crime
Jonathon Morton, 29, was jailed for 20 months at Durham Crown Court
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County Durham PCC Joy Allen calls for better resettlement packages for released prisoners amid overcrowding concerns
County Durham
The PCC for County Durham and Darlington, Joy Allen is calling for more 'practical support' for prisoners released on licence
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Man and teenage boy, 17, found guilty of 'mistaken identity' murder in County Durham
Bishop Auckland
Lee Clarkson was murdered at his home on West Lane in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Police find body in search for missing Durham man last seen on Saturday
Durham Constabulary
Paul, aged 51, was reported missing from his home in Durham
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Durham Police and Crime Commission calls for stricter drink-driving laws as 'there is no safe level'
Crime
Joy Allen has called for the Government to cut the drink-driving limit
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See footage as killer driver tells police 'mistakes happen... I'm not a bad person' after horror A1 crash
Durham Constabulary
Darryl Anderson returned an alcohol reading well above the legal limit following a fatal collision but went on to tell officers "Sometimes mistakes happen"
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Listen to police interview as killer driver tried to blame A1 crash on a hitchhiker in fake story
Crime
Recordings from his police interview reveal how Anderson came up with a false story claiming he had picked up a hitchhiker and let him drive his vehicle
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Darlington school pays tribute to Scarlett Vickers, 14, as parents charged with murder
Durham Constabulary
Haughton Academy described Scarlett Vickers as a lovely and friendly girl, and an important part of the school's community
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Family tributes to 'much-loved' teenagers, aged 18 and 13, who died in County Durham motorcycle crash
County Durham
Wayne Hodgson, 18, and Bobby Grimes, 13, were killed in a motorbike crash near the Rushyford roundabout on Friday
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