Boy, 12, among 17 arrested after police officers pelted with bricks and fireworks on Bonfire Night

Children as young as 12 are among the latest group of people arrested after emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks on Bonfire Night.

A number of police officers were injured after trouble erupted on the Meadow Well estate in North Tyneside on Thursday evening, when a building was targeted.

A crowd gathered following fears that a building on Waterville Road would be used as a house of multi-occupancy (HMO). Police said that was not correct and that it is going to be a supermarket.

The building was attacked with fireworks and a car was rammed into the premises. Police and firefighters were attacked when they responded, and five police cars and three fire engines were also damaged.

Two men, a woman, and three teenage boys were arrested in relation to the disorder last week.

On Monday, Northumbria Police said 11 more people were arrested over the weekend, “thanks to community intelligence”.

Those arrested are aged between 12 and 66 years old, the force said.

It said that 15 people have been bailed pending further inquiries and two will face no further action.

Area Commander for North Tyneside, Chief Superintendent Daniel Whyte, said: “We have made further arrests over the weekend as our full investigation into Thursday’s appalling incident continues.

“I would like to reassure the public that our investigative efforts will not stop, and further arrests are expected in the coming days.

“If you were involved in the disorder on Thursday night – expect to be sat in one our cells soon.”

Mr Whyte said: “We will absolutely not tolerate the behaviour seen in the Meadow Well, now or ever, and will do our utmost to trace those responsible and have them brought to justice.”

He said: “We thank those who have provided information towards our investigation and shown support for our officers.

“We also recognise the overwhelming number of people in the community will condemn this type of behaviour – and the response we have seen with information which has helped us make these arrests clearly demonstrates this.

“If you’ve got information which could help us bring those who committed these offences to justice, please get in touch.

“Since the disorder occurred, there has been an increased police presence in the area which will continue to offer reassurance to the community.”