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Cars torched at vigil after A66 crash as MP describes violence as ‘terrorism’

Hundreds of extra police officers have been drafted in to support colleagues at the Cleveland force.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

'Get criminals off Middlesbrough streets,' says minister after violence, car crash and fire leaves nine dead

More than 200 extra police officers have been drafted in to help Cleveland Police keep local residents safe

Evening Standard · Aug 28

More than 200 extra police officers sent to Cleveland after string of incidents

Two police officers and five young men were killed in a head-on crash on the A66 and a woman and a seven-year-old girl died in a house fire.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

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Teesside MPs call for more police help after Middlesbrough and A66 deaths

Labour’s Andy McDonald says gangs ‘clearly featuring’ in a series of incidents and police are underfunded

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Woman killed in house fire was ‘not involved with gangs or A66 crash’, brother says

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the fire which took the lives of Natalie McDonald, 34, and seven-year-old Valentina Foster

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Brother of woman killed in house fire says she was ‘not involved with gangs’

Investigations are continuing into the blaze which happened a mile away from the scene of a crash that killed two police officers and five young men.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Vehicle hits wall outside house minutes away from A66 crash and fatal house fire

Police are investigating the damage at a property on Steele Crescent, South Bank, in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

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Another house rammed by car in Middlesbrough in latest incident in town

One neighbour said the car was ‘going backwards and forwards’ into the garden wall

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Inquests opened for two police officers killed in A66 crash

In short, consecutive hearings, coroner Paul Appleton said Pc Matthew Blades was identified by his wife, and Pc Tom Clough by his partner.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Inquests opened for two police officers killed in A66 crash that left seven dead

The inquests for the two police officers killed in the A66 crash opened on Thursday morning

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Girl, seven, and aunt died in house fire a mile from A66 crash site – reports

Cleveland Police said two men, aged 23 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the blaze.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Child confirmed as one of dead in fatal house fire a mile from A66 crash site

Cleveland Police said two men, aged 23 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Murder investigation ongoing following house fire a mile from A66 crash site

Cleveland Police would not rule out a link between the blaze and the crash that killed two police officers and five young males.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Graffiti left for young men killed in A66 crash

Cleveland Police have arrested 17 people following the crash between a VW Passat and a marked armed response vehicle which left seven dead

Evening Standard · Aug 26

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Evening Standard · Aug 26

Investigations into A66 crash continue as total arrests reach 17

Cleveland Police said two of the 12 people previously arrested have now appeared in court.

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Father of teenager who died in A66 crash that also killed police had house rammed beforehand

Neighbours heard loud bangs as windows smashed before collision that prompted 17 arrests

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Masked Youths Spark Fury by Arranging 'Disrespectful' Tribute for the A66 Joyriders That Killed Two Officers

A rowdy tribute by masked youths for joyriders involved in a fatal A66 crash sparked public outrage, contrasting with a solemn vigil for two officers who died in the incident.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

A total of 17 people have now been arrested over Saturday’s crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriageway

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Evening Standard · Aug 25

Five more arrests following horrific A66 crash that killed seven

It brings the total of arrests to 17 following the horrific crash near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Flares set off and balloons released as hundreds gather for vigil after A66 crash

Young people wearing masks arrived on scooters, off-road bikes and quad bikes

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Men in A66 wrong-way crash that killed two police officers had 37 convictions

Cleveland Police said 12 people have been arrested over alleged criminality leading up to the collision

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Seven Killed in Wrong-Way Crash as 12 Arrested and Police Probe Possible Organised Crime Link

A wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough killed seven, including two police officers. Authorities are investigating links to organised crime, with 12 arrests made in connection to the incident.

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Young people ‘baiting police’ with dangerous driving – Police Federation

Police said five young men who died after their vehicle hit a police car may have had links to ‘serious and organised criminal activity’.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Nine Men and Three Women Arrested as A66 Crash Probe Finds 'Organised Crime' Link

Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with organised crime activities linked to a fatal crash on the A66, which resulted in the deaths of seven people, including two police officers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Who Were the Four Men in the A66 Crash? Their Previous Offences Revealed

A fatal crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough involved a Volkswagen Passat with four occupants having criminal records. The incident resulted in seven deaths, including two police officers.

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