Most wanted in Sunderland & South Tyneside.

Northumbria Police have released the pictures of eight of their most wanted suspects across Sunderland and South Tyneside.

As the summer months come to a close, officers are ramping up efforts to locate some of their long-term suspects who remain outstanding.

These eight men are wanted in connection with a string of offences across the region, including burglary, harassment and assault.

Police are now appealing to the public to come forward and help officers trace them as enquiries continue into a number of unsolved crimes.

Detective Inspector Sean McGuigan, of Northumbria Police, said: “People may be reading this who recognise some of these individuals, and maybe having seen them very recently.

“Police want to speak to them as soon as possible in connection with a number of crimes that have been committed across Sunderland and South Tyneside. They may hold the key to some of these investigations.

“Our message to the eight individuals is clear; your faces are out there, we know who you are, so please hand yourself in to your nearest police station and assist officers as soon as possible.

“We would ask the residents of Sunderland and South Tyneside to come forward and offer any information that may help us locate these eight men.

“Even the smallest bit of information could prove to be hugely important.”

The eight men wanted by police are:

• Lee Robson, 30, of Sunderland, wanted since June in connection with a harassment offence and for breach of bail

• Martin Urban, 48, of Sunderland, wanted in connection with four burglary offences

• Harry Allen, 28, of Shiney Row, wanted in connection with a burglary and for breach of bail

• David Jobling, 46, of Hebburn, wanted since June in connection with a harassment offence in South Tyneside

• Carl Jones, 34, of Jarrow, wanted since December 2017 in connection with an assault in South Shields and breach of a restraining order

• Alan Davison, 46, of Sunderland, wanted for breach of bail

• Stuart Wilson, 44, of Sunderland, wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary

• Adam Wadi, 27, of Sunderland wanted in connection with a harassment offence

Anyone with information about any of the eight people pictured are asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can also report online at www.northumbria.police.uk/contact or email central.intelligence@northumbria.pnn.police.uk.

The appeal comes off the back of a visible 48-hour police operation which took place across Sunderland and South Tyneside in July.

Officers carried out early morning raids and arrested a number of wanted suspects in connection with a range of offences.

Following its conclusion, Temporary Superintendent Barrie Joisce, of Northumbria Police, said: “I want this operation to send out a really strong message to all in the communities we serve – that will take positive action to tackle criminal activity.

“I also want it to reassure victims that we will do all we can to bring people to justice.

“Anyone with the intention of disrupting or harming community life will be dealt with proportionately, and we will continue to work hard to ensure those living and working in this region are kept safe.”

Since the operation, three men have been charged with offences. They are:

• Wayne Froud, 34, of Wensleydale Avenue, Penshaw, has been charged with harassment. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before magistrates in South Tyneside on Thursday, September 6.

• Hasham Al-Hooti, 25, of The Drive, Washington, was charged with threats to kill. He has since died, there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

• Dean Groenwald, 26, of no fixed abode, has been charged with affray. He has been bailed and is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on September 18.

Six individuals remain under investigation following their arrest with enquiries ongoing.

Five men were escorted to court, two suspects were released with no further action and one man received a caution