Newcastle headlines 9 October: Concern surrounding synthetic drug use across the North East

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Police investigating a suspected arson outside Alnwick police station have arrested 5 people. Concern surrounding synthetic drug use across the North East. And finally a campaign has been launched to rescue The Cullercoats landmark Watch House.

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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tamphir North East News Update.

00:06 Police investigating a suspected arson outside of Annok Police Station have arrested five

00:10 people.

00:11 Two vehicles outside the station were reportedly set on fire.

00:15 Three males were arrested on suspicion of arson and another man and a woman were arrested

00:20 on suspicion of obstructing a police officer and all have now been released on bail.

00:26 There are concerns surrounding synthetic drugs across the North East.

00:30 Newcastle City Council's Public Safety Team said they are seeing synthetic drugs being

00:34 introduced into the market, which is said to be a public health concern.

00:40 And finally, a campaign has been launched to rescue the Colour Courts Watch House.

00:44 The Watch House's trustees are hoping to receive more funding so restoration work can be done

00:49 on the historic building.

00:50 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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