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Eleven more arrests over Meadow Well Bonfire Night disorder
Police say misinformation over the building’s future fueled the violence, which left officers injured and damaged five police cars and three fire engines.
- On Thursday, November 5, 2026, emergency crews faced violent disorder in the Meadow Well estate of North Tyneside after riot police responded to fireworks and missiles launched at the Waterville Road area.
- The violence stemmed from community misinformation falsely claiming a building would become a House of Multiple Occupation , when authorities confirmed it was planned for use as a supermarket with private rental flats.
- Litter picker Dave Shaw estimated about 60 youths participated in the attacks, which damaged five police cars and three fire engines; multiple officers sustained injuries.
- Northumbria Police have arrested 17 people total, with 15 currently on bail and two released facing no further action; North Tyneside Area Commander Chief Superintendent Daniel Whyte warned anyone else involved should expect a "knock on the door."
- North Tyneside Elected Mayor Karen Clark and Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth condemned the violence as "appalling and completely unacceptable," while authorities increased police presence in the area to "offer reassurance" to residents.
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The Independent (US)Six arrested after officers hurt in 'shocking' North Tyneside Bonfire Night violence
Emergency services came under attack with bricks and fireworks at the Meadow Well estate
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Six people arrested after several police officers injured by fireworks thrown at a building engulfed in 'misinformation' campaign
Six people have been arrested after violence erupted in North Tyneside with police officers coming under fire from bricks and fireworks. Northumbria Police said it had been responding to reports of anti-social behaviour in the Waterville Road area of Meadow Well at 9pm last night when its crews were attacked. The disorder saw several officers injured, while a total of eight emergency vehicles were damaged.It was understood a protest erupted in t…
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