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Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers at Middlesbrough match
Confirmed
Middlesbrough FC said in a statement: ““The commitment shown by officers and staff, often in challenging and demanding circumstances, plays a vital role in keeping residents safe and helping people feel secure in their homes, neighbourhoods and local areas.
Middlesbrough FC said in a statement prior to the match: "We are also showing our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of both men, and to Cleveland Police force in protecting and supporting our local community.
Officers said four men, aged 35, 25, 40 and 21, were being held on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life after a vehicle crashed into a house in Steele Crescent, Middlesbrough, on Thursday morning. Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion players observed a minute's silence in their memory ahead of the Championship match at Riverside Stadium, as pictures of the two men were displayed on a screen.
Cleveland Police said its officers have been tackling alleged organised crime in the wake of the crash and, on Friday night, said some 24 people had been arrested in the crackdown. Speaking earlier on Radio 4's Today programme, Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke said Cleveland Police was doing "extremely well" despite a lack of funding that "they absolutely need".
"They've had over 10 per cent reduction in FTE (full-time equivalent) of police officers, while other places have seen over 20 per cent increase and that isn't fair," he said.
What's confirmed
- Middlesbrough FC said in a statement: ““The commitment shown by officers and staff, often in challenging and demanding circumstances, plays a vital role in keeping residents safe and helping people feel secure in their h
- Middlesbrough FC said in a statement prior to the match: "We are also showing our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of both men, and to Cleveland Police force in protecting and supporting our local community.
- Officers said four men, aged 35, 25, 40 and 21, were being held on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life after a vehicle crashed into a house in Steele Crescent, Middlesbrough, on Thursday morning.
- Cleveland Police said its officers have been tackling alleged organised crime in the wake of the crash and, on Friday night, said some 24 people had been arrested in the crackdown.
- "They've had over 10 per cent reduction in FTE (full-time equivalent) of police officers, while other places have seen over 20 per cent increase and that isn't fair," he said.
What's still developing
- Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion players observed a minute's silence in their memory ahead of the Championship match at Riverside Stadium, as pictures of the two men were displayed on a screen.
- Middlesbrough FC said in a statement prior to the match: "We are also showing our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of both men, and to Cleveland Police force in protecting and supporting our local community.
- Speaking earlier on Radio 4's Today programme, Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke said Cleveland Police was doing "extremely well" despite a lack of funding that "they absolutely need".
- "They've had over 10 per cent reduction in FTE (full-time equivalent) of police officers, while other places have seen over 20 per cent increase and that isn't fair," he said.
- Middlesbrough FC said in a statement: ““The commitment shown by officers and staff, often in challenging and demanding circumstances, plays a vital role in keeping residents safe and helping people feel secure in…
- Cleveland Police said its officers have been tackling alleged organised crime in the wake of the crash and, on Friday night, said some 24 people had been arrested in the crackdown.
- Officers said four men, aged 35, 25, 40 and 21, were being held on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life after a vehicle crashed into a house in Steele Crescent, Middlesbrough, on Thursday morning.