Further Arrests Made in Connection with Robbery Investigation

Two further arrests have been made in connection with an ongoing investigation into a robbery on Overdale Road in Park End, Middlesbrough.

Two males aged 14 and 15 have been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail.

The incident happened around 3:40pm on Tuesday 28^th May, when a man suffered injuries caused by a vehicle after he was robbed outside the Family Shopper.

A group of males who were outside the shop approached the man inside his black Skoda and proceeded to grab cash from him.

He was dragged under his vehicle in the struggle, where it rolled back over his leg, causing a suspected break. The 51-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Three other boys aged 16, 16 and 17 were also arrested in connection with the incident; the 16-year-old boy has been bailed whilst enquiries continue and two others were arrested but later released with no further action.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have dash cam footage to contact Middlesbrough CID on 101, quoting incident number 099584.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.