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Kathryn Riddell

Police carrying out searches near Metrocentre for wanted man

Police officers with search dogs have been seen around the Metrocentre as they look for a wanted man.

A police presence has been seen around the Gateshead shopping centre and in the wider Swalwell area on Thursday afternoon.

Northumbria Police has confirmed officers are looking for a man, who they have not named or released any detail about.

The force says that the man does not pose a risk to the public.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Officers are carrying out inquiries as part of an investigation to locate a man wanted for breaching bail conditions and there is no wider risk to the public."

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