Update following BBC News story

Following the BBC News story about crime in Middlesbrough that was broadcast earlier in the week, we can now provide you with an update.

Superintendent Marc Anderson, District Commander for Middlesbrough said: “Cleveland Police is pleased to confirm that following the broadcast of the BBC News story about crime in Middlesbrough, we have successfully identified and arrested three suspects who appeared in the news piece as part of the discussion about drugs and knife crime.

"These individuals have been bailed pending further investigations. 

“Since the story aired on the BBC our officers have worked hard to identify the suspects as we will not tolerate such behaviour and activity in our communities.

“If you have any information about the individuals who featured in the BBC News story please contact Cleveland Police on 101.”