Gary Belfield was stabbed to death while his severely injured son managed to escape, a court hears.

Anthony Whitesmith broke into the rooms of two sleeping women, a court is told.

Police say the teenagers attacked Gary Belfield over a pre-existing dispute on 27 April.

Heroin and spice were seized as part of the investigation across parts of Newcastle, police say.

An online petition to keep Colegate Community Primary School open has more than 2,000 signatures.

Officers say profits from "illegal tobacco factories" are often used to fund more serious crimes.

The school already has a deficit, which is expected to go up to £350,000 by 2025/26.

Three suspects remain in custody after being charged with the death of 40-year-old Gary Belfield.