Cleveland Police

Police reaffirm commitment to tackling serious and organised crime

Two men have died at Seaton Carew after reportedly entering the water to rescue two children who were struggling in the water.

Two men die in Hartlepool after entering the sea to rescue children

Drink driver crashes into wall and leaves injured passengers behind

'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

Two arrested after girl, 14, dies at her North East home

Breaking Two arrested after girl, 14, dies at her North East home

Stacey Vint falls over trying to ram police with alight wheelie bin.

Watch: Woman falls over trying to ram police with alight wheelie bin

The crime scene in Hartlepool on Sunday after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder

Breaking Murder suspect held by counter terrorism police

If you were detained at Kirklevington Detention Centre and suffered abuse you may have grounds to pursue a claim for compensation.

LEGAL EAGLE: If you were detained at Kirklevington Detention Centre and suffered...

Family pay tribute to 16-year-old found dead in the sea

Cleveland Police car stock image. Picture by FRANK REID

Stretch of A19 reopens after crash during police chase with Audi in early hours

Did you go out on Super Saturday?

'Crystal clear' that drinkers will not adhere to social distancing

A ballot box

Elections postponed due to coronavirus

Picture c/o Google Streetview

North East McDonald's plays classical music and switches off WiFi to get rid of ...

Police confirm body found in Seaton Carew is missing Chris Wilson from Whitburn

Body found in search for missing Whitburn man

Police confirm body found in Seaton Carew is missing Chris Wilson from Whitburn

Body found in search for missing Whitburn man Chris Wilson

Former Cleveland Police officer Paul Dee, who died following a motorcycle crash in North Yorkshire on Sunday. Photo issued by North Yorkshire Police.

Former police officer who led bike section and another motorcyclist killed in co...

Nasir Shah.

Success in appeal to find 13-year-old who went missing after leaving BBC Radio 1...
Police have confirmed a boy who sparked an urgent appeal after he went missing after he left the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend site has been found.
Fiona Thompson

Cleveland Chief Fire Officer Ian Hayton

Fire Brigade boss reveals details of injuries after fire engine overturns

Picture by PA

Police fail to identify suspects in hundreds of race and religious hate crimes i...

Little Mix have been announced as part of the Big Weekend line-up.

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Middlesbrough: Miley Cyrus, Little Mix and The 1975 c...

Luke Jobson.

Sixth arrest made as body confirmed as missing 22-year-old Luke Jobson

Luke Jobson

Body found in search for Luke Jobson, the 22-year-old who went missing after nig...

The North East Ambulance Service has answered a series of calls following collisions on the A19 and A1(M) this evening.

Five taken to hospital after series of crashes A19 and A1(M) due to snow and ice

PC Pete Linsley has been given a national award

'I'm very proud of the work we do' - police officer gets national award for help...

Shoplifting is on the increase in the North East

Concern for North East retailers as shoplifting figures soar

A man has sadly died following a crash in Middlesbrough.

Man dies after collision on North East road

The spot in Birk Brow where Rod Byers crashed his motorcycle.

Elderly South Tyneside biker killed in crash

Facebook was involved in more than half of online grooming cases according to NSPCC figures.

Children as young as two targeted in grooming cases involving Facebook apps
Facebook and apps owned by the social network were used in more than half of online grooming cases, an NSPCC investigation has found.
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Police forces in the North East have received a rating by inspectors.

Police forces in North East rated after visit by inspectors

A police call handler takes reports in a force control room.

North East forces reveal numbers of 'missing' sex offenders

The severe weather has caused problems on the A19.

'Deep drifting snow' closes stretch of A19

The jacknifed lorry on the A1. Credit: Durham RPU.

Police are warning motorists to only drive if essential

SAFC will play Boro at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Advice for Boro supporters travelling to Stadium of Light for Sunderland match

The Caucasian Shepherd, which was destroyed by police in Hartlepool.

Man interviewed by officers after Hartlepool police dog shooting

Retired police dog handler Sgt Ralph Bantoft.

Ex-police dog handler questions need for officers to shoot dog in Hartlepool

A vigil for the dog took place in Hartlepool.

'Surely public safety has to come first?' - reader reaction to vigil for shot do...

Search and rescue exercise today.

Search and rescue exercise on A19 today

Cleveland Police say this was the "last course of action" they wanted to take.

'Surely there was another solution' - readers react with anger after abandoned d...

Loftus Road

North East football fan arrested after allegedly urinating in opposition team go...

Picture by PA

Six arrested after sex trafficking raids in North East

The Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough. Image copyright Google Maps.

Men charged as police confirm 11 arrests in Boro v Sunderland FA Cup clash

Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

Ten arrests in Boro v Sunderland FA Cup clash

Sunderland and Middlesbrough fans have been urged to be on their best behaviour at the Tees-Wear derby.

Football fans urged to be on best behaviour on big FA Cup weekend

Snow on the A19 this morning

Snow hits the North East as police urge drivers to take care in wintry weather c...

People take part in sledding on Gold Hill Common, Chalfont St Peter, in Buckinghamshire, today. Much of the country has been affected by snow and icy conditions.

Warning to motorists as North East braces for icy weather

A previous wintry day on the A19

Snow and ice warnings as chill grips North East

Riverside Stadium

Just two arrests as Sunderland take on Middlesbrough

Officers and volunteers from six police forces come together to tackle rural crime.

Six forces join together to tackle rural crime in the region

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Hospital bosses admit failings over storage of human tissue samples

Stock picture of Huntcliff, originally submitted by Kathryn Bulmer.

Two teenage boys found dead at North East cliffs

Region's police forces pay respects to London colleagues in aftermath of Westmin...

Police have issued a warning about low grade heroin following three deaths on Teesside.

Three deaths linked to 'low grade heroin' as police issue warning over risk

Police are investigating the circumstances of Andrew Hatton's death after his body was discovered in an alleyway.

Police name man found dead in alleyway

Missing Hartlepool man Shaun Bate.

Missing Hartlepool man found safe and well in Newcastle

Cleveland Police were called to the incident.

Football match abandoned after spectators turned up in balaclavas and carrying w...

Millbrook Avenue in Thorntee. Image copyright Google Maps.

Foul-mouthed off-road biker leaves dog seriously injured after kicking it in the...

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