Newcastle headlines 9 January: Total of arrests at Tyne-Wear derby revealed

Here are your latest Newcastle headlines.

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00:00 Hi, I'm Iona May and these are your latest Newcastle headlines.

00:03 It's been revealed that a total of eight people were arrested following incidents related

00:07 to the Tyne Weir Derby last Saturday. It was reported that these incidents consisted of

00:11 indecent chanting and common assault. A Northumbria police spokesperson said the event passed

00:16 largely without incident.

00:18 More on this news, North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll attacked the restrictions imposed

00:23 during the Derby clash which saw Newcastle supporters forced to travel on a convoy of

00:27 special buses. Driscoll said that police should not demonise law-abiding people who have no

00:33 intention of causing trouble.

00:35 Finally, Newcastle has reportedly lost its title as Britain's number one Stag Do destination

00:40 as it's found revellers opt for a sunnier alternative. Leading Stag and Hen planners

00:44 Last Night of Freedom have revealed the Tyne has slipped in a second in the list of most

00:49 popular destinations, with Benidorm coming out on the top spot.

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