
Six people, including three teenagers, were arrested following violent disorder in Meadow Well, North Tyneside, where fireworks and bricks were thrown at emergency services, causing injuries and damaging police and fire vehicles.
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The disorder was linked to misinformation regarding the future use of a local building as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Six people, including three teenage boys, have been arrested after a night of violence saw fireworks and bricks launched at emergency services on Bonfire Night.
Northumbria Police said its crews had been attacked after responding to reports of anti-social behaviour in the Waterville Road area of Meadow Well in North Tyneside at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday.
A number of officers were injured, the force said, and five police cars and three fire engines were damaged.
Ch Supt Daniel Whyte said anyone else involved in the disorder should expect a "knock on the door". Ian Miller, who runs the local community centre The Meadows, said people had a right to feel safe where they live.
So far two men, aged 25 and 27, a woman aged 27 and three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They all remain in custody.
Whyte said there would be an increased police presence in the area to "offer reassurance".
The force said the disorder had been linked to misinformation about a building's future as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

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