Statements from Newcastle City Council Leader, Gateshead Council Leaders, and the North East Mayor

The Leader of Newcastle City Council, Cllr Nick Kemp, has released a statement of support for communities living in fear following violent disorder across the country.

Read the full statement from Cllr Kemp here.

Gateshead Council have also issued a statement highlighting that their Leaders are united in their condemnation of the violent disorder taking place - Cllr Martin Gannon, the Leader of the Opposition and Cabinet members have spoken of how saddened they are by the events occurring across the nation, including in neighbouring boroughs and towns.

Read the full statement from Gateshead Council here.

North East Combined Authority Mayor Kim McGuinness has also released a statement on the ongoing threat of violence in the region.

Read the full statement from Kim McGuinness here.