politics
Seven more arrested in Middlesbrough crime crackdown as police vow 'relentless pursuit' of gangs
WATCH: 'Middlesborough is a LAWLESS city!' Peter Bleksley fumes at latest crime wave

TL;DR
- Seven additional arrests have been made in Middlesbrough, bringing the total to 24.
- The arrests are part of an investigation into alleged arson, threats to kill, and drug offenses, linked to a fatal A66 crash.
- Three men were arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and possession of criminal property, and have been released on conditional bail.
- Four other men were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, arson, and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
- Police seized £15,000 in cash, a quantity of Class A drugs, and a Mercedes vehicle.
- The investigation was launched following a fatal A66 collision that killed seven people, including two police officers.
- Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox stated the force's commitment to pursuing those causing serious violence and harm.