Reports of Bricks Thrown at Moving Vehicles on A66

Police are investigating after a number of reports of bricks thrown at moving vehicles on the A66 between Stockton and Middlesbrough.

Yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 4^th September, officers received a number of reports after vehicles were damaged on the A66 near to Preston Farm and Bowesfield Lane; one which hit the windscreen of a heavy goods vehicle.

Officers are working closely with National Highways and local authorities to try to identify those responsible. The suspects are believed to be aged 12-15 years old.

Acting Superintendent Dan Heron, said: “These incidents are serious, and they create significant danger to those on the roads. Incidents like this will not be tolerated and officers are following lines of enquiry in order to identify those responsible.

“I would ask anybody who see’s people throwing items towards moving vehicles in the area to call 999 so that we can try to prevent anyone from being hurt and locate those responsible.

“My message to those who think it’s acceptable to carry out these incidents is that you must stop this now before somebody is seriously injured.”

Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents or those responsible is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.