Emergency services targeted with bricks, missiles and fireworks in Meadow Well disorder

ITV News · ITV News · 2026-11-06 13:21 UTC

Northumbria Police say they believe the disorder has been pre-arranged and relates to misinformation about the future use of a building.

Six people have been arrested following violent disorder in Meadow Well on North Tyneside on Thursday (5 November).

Northumbria Police said "a number" of officers were injured in the violence on Waterville Road, while five police cars and three fire engines were also damaged.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 8pm to reports a group of people were "attacking" a building with fireworks and deliberately rammed a car into the building.

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