Police update after firefighters attacked by yobs hurling bricks while attending blaze in Newcastle
31-08-2026 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Police update after firefighters attacked by yobs hurling bricks while attending blaze in Newcastle

A fire engine had to be temporarily taken off the road for repairs after sustaining significant damage
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