We had a fab day at Durham Pride UK yesterday despite the rain ☔️

It was fantastic to speak to so many people, thank you for having us 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Are you planning a getaway this bank holiday weekend?

Please take extra care on our country roads and always look out for motorbikes on those hidden bends.

#ThinkBike 🏍️

WATCH: Newly-released footage shows the moment a man is arrested just minutes after sexually assaulting a woman in the street.

Michael Gallagher dragged his victim behind a wall as part of the horrific attack in Darlington.

Dusk till dawn patrols.

PCSO's Burnip and Mckenna from Consett NPT have been providing extra patrols to reduce anti social behaviour across their area as part of Op Trailblazer.

So far, the county has seen a vast reduction in reported incidents.

See it, report it! 📲

💔 Heartbreaking news, rest in peace Leah.

Our thoughts and sincerest sympathies are with Leah’s family and friends at this time.

A sexual abuser who attempted to disguise his offending by claiming he was a paedophile hunter has been jailed.

Christopher Grundy 52, of #Darlington was sentenced to 5⃣ years in prison today for making indecent images and sexual assault.

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Earlier tonight, 2️⃣2️⃣ officers were recognised by the force in front of their family and friends at a celebration event for successfully completing their three-year Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, in partnership with Northumbria Uni 👏

It’s not always what you say, it’s how you say it 🫶

Read how our officers used the power of sign language to help rescue a woman in #NewtonAycliffe suffering a mental health episode on Monday➡️ tinyurl.com/yck43haj

Hide and we'll seek 🫵

At 4.30am this morning, PCs Cave & Willingham travelled to Bishop Auckland following reports of an alarm activation at a premises.

The officers quickly found the man hiding behind a door, he was red-dotted before he was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

⚠️WhatsApp users warned after Action Fraud reveal it has received 636 reports from victims this year.

It involves fraudsters tricking users into giving access to their Whatsapp account then asking their contacts for money urgently.

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Officers executed a search warrant at #LangleyPark yesterday following information received around suspicious activity at the property.

🌱 They found 600 cannabis plants, spanning 8 rooms & arrested 2 men at the scene.

🗣️ Spot something suspicious, tell us by calling 101.

⚠️If you've been the victim of fraud, you could be targeted again by criminals claiming they can help you get your money back.

🚨They will often pretend to be from the government, police or a law enforcement agency, and will request a fee to retrieve the cash.

#BeScamSmart

⚠️ #SpotTheSigns of #CountyLines & help protect vulnerable victims.

-Acting anxious & frightened
-Have more than one phone
-Carrying lots of cash or buying new expensive items
-Travelling alone, looking lost
-With older individuals or being controlled by others

Find out more 👇

A man has been sent to prison after he knocked two elderly women to the ground while stealing from Iceland in Peterlee.

One of them suffered a broken hip.

23-year-old Stephen Wray then went on to assault two police officers during his arrest.

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On patrol with Trailblazer🚀

PCSO Harrison has been conducting hi-vis patrols of all of our anti-social behaviour hot spots in #Darlington .

Op Trailblazer targets those committing ASB by providing additional patrols in areas chosen by you where reports to police have been made.

Can you help Hampshire Police find David?

He has links with Darlington.

Call 101 with any information.

Splish splash I was taking a bath 🫧

A huge thank you to our friends at County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service for letting our doggos take a dip after a very warm shift on Saturday 🐕‍🦺

PCSO's Reeves and Milner were out enjoying the sun on foot patrol last week 🚶

They chatted to residents who were also out enjoying the warm weather, giving reassurance to the locals of #Leadgate and #Lanchester .

If you spot us on patrol, please come and say hello 👋