The Force: North East

20171 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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Following the day to day challenges and investigations of police forces from North East England, one of Britain's toughest regions. Featuring exciting action as well as reflective pieces.

Road to Oblivion: Episode Image
Episode 3Road to Oblivion

What appears to be a standard high-speed chase takes a sinister turn when officers search the fugitive's abandoned vehicle. Plus, a fight in a pub gets out of hand. (S5, ep 3)

The Same Old Faces: Episode Image
Episode 4The Same Old Faces

A burglar is arrested twice within days, a helicopter is used to find a woman heard screaming in a park, and an argument over cigarettes turns nasty. (S5, ep 4)

Toon Raiders: Episode Image
Episode 5Toon Raiders

Police hunt for a man wanted for domestic violence, while a tip-off leads to a drugs raid, and an uninsured driver initiates a high-speed car chase. (S5, ep 5)

Hidden Truths: Episode Image
Episode 6Hidden Truths

A call-out to a stabbing proves far from what it seems, while officers are left baffled when a suspected drink driver passes a breathalyser test. (S5, ep 6)

Dog Days: Episode Image
Episode 7Dog Days

The dog unit deals with a man who has barricaded himself in his house with his Rottweiler, while a woman who is thought to have overdosed disappears. (S5, ep 7)

Substance and Abuse: Episode Image
Episode 8Substance and Abuse

A trail of blood leaves officers puzzled, a man high on drink and drugs launches a tirade of abuse, and a domestic fight leads to an arrest. (S5, ep 8)

Behind Closed Doors: Episode Image
Episode 9Behind Closed Doors

Northumbria Police answer a flood of 999 calls, while officers raid a property they suspect is being used by men to exploit young girls. (S5, ep 9)

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