Update on house explosion in Kirkland Walk, Middlesbrough

Officers investigating the house explosion in Kirkland Walk, Middlesbrough, are today continuing their enquiries into the incident.

The scene of the explosion remains cordoned off due to the structural danger the damaged building poses.

Cleveland Police are working closely with Midlesbrough Council, Cleveland Fire Brigade, Northern Power Grid, and other local partners, to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and make sure those affected by the incident are receiving the necessary support.

The 57-year-old man who was seriously injured in the incident is in hospital in a critical condition.

Anyone who saw the explosion, or who has any CCTV, Doorbell, or phone footage of the incident, is asked to contact police via 101, quoting reference number 113998.