Further arrests in Middlesbrough this evening

Police in Middlesbrough have arrested 35 people during the violent disorder which has taken place today in the town.  

Officers remain in the area dealing with some disorder, however the large numbers of violent crowds have now mostly dispersed.

Today’s events have resulted in significant damage to the Crown Court, the University and a number of properties in the Parliament Road area.

Cleveland Police has now arrested 55 people linked to violent disorder in Teesside. In addition to the 35 arrests in Middlesbrough so far today, the number of those arrested in connection with the disorder in Hartlepool last Wednesday now stands at 20.

ACC David Felton, said:

“The level of violence we have seen today is staggering. We know the shocking scenes across Middlesbrough today will have caused alarm amongst communities.

“I want to reassure the people of Teesside that we will continue to identify those involved in these acts of violence and arrest them and put them before the courts.”