Northumbria police said last night they were questioning a 15-year-old and a man of 25.
Northumbria Police said there were no injuries or reports of any damage.
Northumbria police said a full murder investigation had been launched.
Northumbria police say a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault.
This is a very sad day for Northumbria Police,' he added.
He was chief constable of Northumbria Police from 1975 until 1991.
After a thorough investigation by the Northumbria Police, no further action was taken when allegations turned out to be false.
He said if I was seen walking in and out of the house my card would be well marked with Northumbria Police.
It also sparked the largest ever man-hunt by Northumbria Police.
Northumbria Police would not discuss details of police numbers involved in the on-going operation.