The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. On it she wrote: "On September 3 my son suddenly passed away. Police said Mr Smart, who had been regularly targeted by gangs of youths, had been repeatedly attacked. And she spent today waiting at the scene hoping to find out more. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This Bank Holiday Monday could be your lucky day as another chance to become a National Lottery winner comes around. Police said Mr Leonavicius was well known in the local area, and is thought to have visited local off-licences and takeaway shops regularly. Man who killed 5 neighbors in Texas 'could be anywhere,' sheriff says. Two people arrested as part of a probe into the tragedy remain under investigation. The former self-employed software engineer was found dead at 6.30pm on February 28 at his home in Sibthorpe Street. Officers attended an address on the Quadrant, North Shields, on 8 August after reports that Helen Barlow, 54, had failed to turn up for work. Officers attended her home address on the Quadrant, North Shields, and sadly found two occupants, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s, deceased. While at the house they found 37-year-old Blanca Lacortiglia dead inside. The deaths are being treated as unexplained however there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public. Officers attended her home address on the Quadrant, North Shields, and sadly found two occupants, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s, deceased. The Norwegian Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) said three who had ingested diesel were airlifted to hospital in Bergen and one later died. Cops swooped on the residential property in Quadrant,. Here's how to vote for your favourite, Have your say in which pub you think should be named the North East's favourite, Dogs at polling stations across the North East in pictures ahead of the 2023 Local Elections, Take a look at some of the loyal pooches who have accompanied their owners to cast their votes in the region over the years, Crying Hebburn stalker bombarded ex-girlfriend with hundreds of calls and messages, Alex McCaffery repeatedly called and sent her text messages after the woman ended their relationship for the second time, Racist Walker meat thief shouted abuse and tried to punch Lidl security guard, Steven Coleman took exception at being stopped by the victim while stealing more than 100-worth of steaks from Lidl, Michael Buble charms Newcastle as suave showman delights on Higher tour after crowd kept waiting, Michael Buble was in Newcastle on Monday night for the first of two nights at the Utilita Arena on his Higher tour, List of all North East schools set to close due to teachers' strike on Tuesday May 2, Some schools have announced they will close while others will be partially shut on May 2 - here's the list for the North East, BMW smashes into shop front sparking 999 response on South Shields street, Emergency services descended on Dean Road following a dramatic crash with damage caused to a business. Detectives are also at the scene speaking to people in the area. Mikel Arteta hasn't given up Arsenal Premier League title bid ahead of Chelsea and Newcastle test, The Gunners face Chelsea on Tuesday night before heading to St James' Park to face Eddie Howe's Magpies, Callum Wilson and Joe Willock sent 'earn the right' message by Gareth Southgate over England squad, England manager Gareth Southgate has urged those on the fringes of his squad to 'earn the right' to be selected, Newcastle United headlines: Klopp's top four admission amid Champions League 'group stage' boost. Investigators believe the victim may have been riding a bike and was hit overnight near North Shields Street and Highway 287 but his body wasn't discovered until Thursday morning. Man found dead in southeast Las Vegas apartment identified