Man Charged after Suspected Drugs Activity in Middlesbrough

A man is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Friday 5^th July, after a reported incident in Middlesbrough whereby an officer was injured during an arrest following suspected class A drug dealing.

An officer suffered a broken wrist as a man reportedly attempted to make off from police on an off-road bike around 3pm on Wednesday 3rd July on Park Vale Road. The officer received treatment at James Cook University Hospital and is now recovering.

A 35-year-old man has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and no licence or insurance.