Three police officers required hospital treatment after a disturbance at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court earlier today.
According to reports, security staff called the police after a disturbance in the court building. Officers arrived a short time afterwards and were confronted by family and friends of a defendant appearing in custody before the daily remand court. A fight broke out between the parties.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 10 am today (Thursday) we received a request for assistance from North Tyneside Magistrates' Court, following a report of a disturbance.
"Officers attended the scene and three sustained injuries while trying to detain those involved and have attended hospital for non-serious injuries.
"A 43-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating an emergency worker and a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer in the execution of duty. They both remain in custody at this time.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting log 274 191219, or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously."
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