Teenager in Newcastle arrested as officers work together. • The Police Central eCrime Unit (PCeU) and Northumbria Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy alleged to be the spokesman of a notorious hacking group. The boy, who was arrested in Newcastle, is reported to be a member of Team Poison – a group which claimed responsibilit

Misconduct proceedings on horizon after female PC admits drinking three cans of cider before travelling to work. • A police officer who admitted drinking three cans of cider before driving to work has been banned from driving for 16 months. PC Christine Thomas (48) was found to be twice over the legal alcohol limit when breathalyse

Northumbria's Chief Constable supports PC Rathband's widow at memorial service. • The widow of PC David Rathband has attended a police memorial in his honour, two days after his funeral. Her husband's twin brother Darren Rathband did not attend the service, at St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle. A representative for

Senior officers and ministers pay tribute at the officer's memorial service in Newcastle. • The twin brother of David Rathband, the officer blinded by gunman Raoul Moat, has given an emotional speech at the officer's memorial service in Newcastle. Darren Rathband wept as he placed a hand on the coffin, which was draped in a union fla

The life of PC David Rathband will be celebrated at Newcastle Cathedral with friends, family and the public to pay tribute. • A Memorial service dedicated to the life of PC David Rathband is to be open to the public, it has been confirmed. PC Rathband (44) was found hanged at his home in Blyth, Northumberland on February 29,