Seaham and Easington Police

20/01/2026

Applications to become a PCSO are now open 👇

19/01/2026

WANTED. Ryan Thompson.

Have you seen him?

The 25-year-old is wanted in connection with several offences including arson, theft, burglary, and stalking.

Ryan has links to Peterlee and Seaham.

Anybody who has seen him is asked to contact Peterlee response team on 101.

19/01/2026

Taking this route? 👇

Please be aware of the road closure currently in place.

***18.17pm ROAD IS NOW OPEN***

A road closure has been put in place along the B1287 between Seaham Hall Hotel and the A1018 roundabout.

Please find an alternative route while officers work at the scene.

Thank you for your patience.

19/01/2026

Five people have been charged following the death of a man in Seaham.

Officers responded to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrian on Stockton Road, Seaham, at around 4.50pm on Thursday, January 15.

Daniel Ambler sustained serious injuries, and the 23-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A murder investigation was launched by Durham Constabulary’s Major Crime Team, and five people have today been charged in connection with the incident.

Barry Anderson, 51, Ashton Anderson, 19, and Barry Logan Anderson, 18, have been charged with murder and violent disorder.
Two 17-year-old boys were also charged with murder and violent disorder but cannot be named for legal reasons.

All five individuals have been remanded into custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday, January 19).

DCI Chris Woollett said: “Once again, I’d like to thank the public for their support and assistance with our inquiries.

“While there will be an increased police presence as the investigation continues, I can reassure the community of Seaham that we believe this was an isolated incident, and we have no information to suggest any wider risk to the public.

“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Daniel Ambler.”

Anybody with any information relating to the incident, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage in the area around the same time, is asked to contact Durham Police via 101, quoting incident number 281 of January 15.

Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

15/01/2026

Stockton Road, in Seaham has been closed to all traffic between the Graham Way roundabout and the junction with Station Road while emergency services deal with an incident.

The road is expected to be closed for some time and drivers are urged to find an alternative route.

14/01/2026

👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ Community Walkabout – Easington Colliery 👋

Officers from Easington NPT have been out and about today, joining colleagues from the Community Action Team to carry out a walkabout in the Easington Colliery area, with a particular focus on Ashton Street and Ascot Street.

These patrols are all about listening to local concerns, providing reassurance, and working together to keep our community safe.

📅 The programme has now been extended until 6th February, so if you see us while we’re out and about, please stop and say hello – we’d love to speak with you.

Your feedback matters 💬

14/01/2026

SOUTH HETTON PACT MEETING - 15th January 2026.

South Hetton PACT meeting will take place on Thursday 15th January from 4pm to 5pm at The Robin Todd Centre, South Hetton.

Why not pop along and discuss any issues you may have in relation to the community with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. We look forward to seeing you there.

13/01/2026

Deneside, Eastlea, Westlea PACT Meeting 🚔
Location - Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
Date/Time - Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 6pm - 7pm
Pop along and chat to you local beat officers about any local issues. We look forward to seeing you there 👮

11/01/2026

🚓 Easington Neighbourhood Team – Weekly Roundup 🚓

Here’s a snapshot of what your local Neighbourhood Policing Team has been up to this week, keeping our community safe:

👮 High-Visibility Patrols
Officers have been out and about across the area, providing reassurance, engaging with residents, and tackling local concerns.

🛒 Shoplifting Enforcement
Two prolific shoplifters were arrested and have since been remanded, helping protect local businesses and reduce repeat offending.

🚨 Domestic Abuse Safeguarding
A male has been arrested and remanded in connection with a Domestic Violence Protection Order, reinforcing our commitment to protecting victims and holding offenders to account.

🚁 Tackling Anti-Social Driving
NPT officers deployed drones to assist in dealing with vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, providing vital evidence and improving our response.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and report concerns. Please keep working with us to make Easington and Seaham a safer place for all.

You can catch up with us this week at...

-Wednesday 14th January – Easington & Grants Houses PACT at The Parish Rooms, Crawlaw Rd, 6pm-7pm
-Thursday 15th January – Cuppa with a Copper/ Drop-in at Seaton Holme, Easington Village, 2pm-3pm
-Thursday 15th January – South Hetton PACT at The Robin Todd Centre, 4pm-5pm

📞 Always report emergencies on 999 and non-emergencies via 101 or online.

10/01/2026

Easington and Grants Houses PACT Meeting.

The Easington PACT meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th of January 2026, at Easington Colliery Parish rooms, Crawlaw Rd, SR8 3LP. 6-7pm.

Or Alternatively a drop-in/ Cuppa with a Copper session will be held in Seaton Holme, Easington Village, SR8 3BS on Thursday 15th of January at 2pm.

Why not drop in and discuss any community issues you may have with your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

We look forward to seeing you there.

07/01/2026

Seaham Town/Parkside/Dawdon PACT Meeting 🚔
Location - Seaham Library, St Johns Square, Seaham
Date/Time - Thursday 8th January 2026 at 6pm
Pop along and chat to you local beat officers about any local issues. We look forward to seeing you there 👮

06/01/2026

Gary Redmarcher, of Seaham, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after being found guilty of a robbery which took place in November 2025 at William Hill bookmakers in Seaham.

We have an ongoing commitment to tackling violent crime and protecting our communities and strive to bring these offenders to justice.