Detectives continue to review CCTV in relation to disorder

Detectives are continuing to view hours of CCTV, mobile phone footage and photographs to seek individuals suspected of being involved in the violence that occurred in various areas of the town.

This has resulted in numerous individuals being identified with a further five arrests being made overnight and this morning (Friday 2 August) – bringing the total number of arrests to 16.

The three men, two aged 19 and one aged 18, as well a 39-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. The woman has since been charged and the men are still in custody. A 13-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and has since been released on conditional bail.

An 11-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of arson that relates to a police vehicle being set alight has been released on conditional bail with strict conditions.

Detective Inspector Chris Pringle, of Cleveland Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Officers have been working around the clock since the disorder began and I’m pleased to say our investigation is progressing successfully.

“This work will continue until we have identified and detained the individuals that are suspected of being involved in the violence.

“I also want to use this opportunity to encourage members of the public to keep submitting footage, photographs and information. Your support is greatly helping officers and I speak on behalf of them all when I say how grateful we are.”

If you have information, dash cam or mobile footage relating to the disorder please submit it to the dedicated Cleveland Police major incident policing portal by clicking on this link Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

Information can also be provided by contacting Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 145045 or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.