Five more arrests in probe into A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers

The five individuals range from 16 to 55-years-old and have been arrested on suspicion of a variety of offences.

Following Monday’s arrests a 19-year-old man, from Redcar, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and has appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court today.

A 26-year-old man, from Redcar, was also charged with possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs and possession of criminal property and has been remanded in custody until his court date at Teeside Crown Court on September 21.

Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox, responsible for the strategic leadership of the investigation, said: “This has been a fast moving and complex investigation, with significant links to serious and organised criminal activity.

“The events of that tragic night will have a lasting and profound impact on the Cleveland area and the communities we seek to protect.

“We have a duty to respond to, and thoroughly investigate, the serious criminal activity that resulted in this fatal incident, and to bring all those responsible to justice.

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“Our robust response will continue in the weeks and months to come, as we continue to tackle those that seek to cause harm to our communities and tackle serious and organised crime

“Officers and staff across Cleveland have shown incredible resilience in continuing their work in the face of tragedy.

“Two of their colleagues lost their lives while serving the people of Cleveland and, while the impact will be felt by our people for a long time to come, they have continued to act with the upmost professionalism.

“I am also extremely grateful for the support we have received, and continue to receive, from the public of Cleveland and our wider police family.”

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