Labour have recorded an impressive win in the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner election.
Susan Dungworth was elected with a majority of almost 100,000 over her nearest rival – Conservative candidate Ros Munro.
The former Northumberland Labour leader is the force’s third successive Labour commissioner, following Dame Vera Baird and newly elected North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.
It marked the culmination of a successful day for Labour in the North East, having previously secured the office of mayor in the inaugural election. Mrs Dungworth led the ballot in every area covered by Northumbria Police.
We’ve rounded up all the results from each area below, as well as the overall total:
Northumberland
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 9,552
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 33,756
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 22,467
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 5,886
Gateshead
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 10,323
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 26,478
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 8,806
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 3,047
Newcastle
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 14,227
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 35,119
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 10,850
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 8,897
North Tyneside
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 8,203
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 31,166
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 13,934
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 4,513
Sunderland
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 10,790
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 32,464
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 15,820
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 3,467
South Tyneside
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 5,479
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 17,328
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 6,941
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 5,963
Northumbria Police Area
John Appleby (Liberal Democrat) – 58,574
Susan Dungworth (Labour) – 176,311
Ros Munro (Conservative) – 78,818
Mustaque Rahman (Independent) – 31,773
Electorate: 1,070,300. Turnout: 33%
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here