Two firearms incidents in two days
Armed police and the police helicopter attended two separate incidents in the Amble area on consecutive days in April. Threats to kill were made on both occasions and two men were arrested. One was later bailed.
Police say they are not currently treating these events as linked.
In the first incident on Sunday 6 April, police received a report of a disturbance at an address in the Togston area just before 10am.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Officers attended the scene including armed response as a precaution.
“A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“The victim is being supported by specially trained officers. Enquiries remain ongoing.”
Police attended an incident on George Street, Amble
The second incident took place on Monday 7 April in George Street, Amble. Police were called to a disturbance shortly after 6.40pm. The police spokesperson said: “Officers attended the scene including armed response as a precaution.
“A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and remains in police custody. Enquiries remain ongoing.
“Anyone with information is asked to get in touch by sending a private message on social media, using live chat on our website, or by completing a crime update form. If anyone is unable to contact us in this way, they can call 101.
“Please quote crime reference number: 039056Y/25.”
