Repair work has begun at Teesside University where windows at much of the campus have been smashed up
It has started to rain in Middlesbrough so the crowds have started dissipate. However, there will be heavy, police presence tonight and into tomorrow this does conclude a live feed as of 9:40pm
Police in Middlesbrough have arrested 35 people during the violent disorder which has taken place today in the town.
Officers remain in the area dealing with some disorder, however the large numbers of violent crowds have now mostly dispersed.
Today’s events have resulted in significant damage to the Crown Court, the University and a number of properties in the Parliament Road area.
Cleveland Police has now arrested 55 people linked to violent disorder in Teesside.
In addition to the 35 arrests in Middlesbrough so far today, the number of those arrested in connection with the disorder in Hartlepool last Wednesday now stands at 20.
ACC David Felton, said:
“The level of violence we have seen today is staggering. We know the shocking scenes across Middlesbrough today will have caused alarm amongst communities.
“I want to reassure the people of Teesside that we will continue to identify those involved in these acts of violence and arrest them and put them before the courts.”
Officers remain in the area dealing with some disorder, however the large numbers of violent crowds have now mostly dispersed.
Today’s events have resulted in significant damage to the Crown Court, the University and a number of properties in the Parliament Road area.
Cleveland Police has now arrested 55 people linked to violent disorder in Teesside.
In addition to the 35 arrests in Middlesbrough so far today, the number of those arrested in connection with the disorder in Hartlepool last Wednesday now stands at 20.
ACC David Felton, said:
“The level of violence we have seen today is staggering. We know the shocking scenes across Middlesbrough today will have caused alarm amongst communities.
“I want to reassure the people of Teesside that we will continue to identify those involved in these acts of violence and arrest them and put them before the courts.”
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Durham Police statement:
Police are aware of reports circulating online of potential planned disorder in Durham City this evening (Tuesday, August 6).
There will be an increased police presence throughout the day, and a dispersal order for the city centre has been in place since noon.
Section 60 and 60AA powers have also been authorised, giving officers enhanced stop and search capabilities and authority to order the removal of face coverings intended to disguise or conceal a person’s appearance.
Police will do everything in their power to identify any individuals attending the city with the intent of causing disorder, and each will be dealt with robustly.
Chief Superintendent Dave Coxon, of Durham Constabulary, said: “While we will always support and facilitate the right to peaceful protest, violent disorder from people intent on harming our communities will not be tolerated.
“Our officers are committed to protecting the communities we serve, and advice has been given to residents and local businesses to reassure them of our support.
“Our advice to anyone considering engaging in disorder is not to attend.”
Police are aware of reports circulating online of potential planned disorder in Durham City this evening (Tuesday, August 6).
There will be an increased police presence throughout the day, and a dispersal order for the city centre has been in place since noon.
Section 60 and 60AA powers have also been authorised, giving officers enhanced stop and search capabilities and authority to order the removal of face coverings intended to disguise or conceal a person’s appearance.
Police will do everything in their power to identify any individuals attending the city with the intent of causing disorder, and each will be dealt with robustly.
Chief Superintendent Dave Coxon, of Durham Constabulary, said: “While we will always support and facilitate the right to peaceful protest, violent disorder from people intent on harming our communities will not be tolerated.
“Our officers are committed to protecting the communities we serve, and advice has been given to residents and local businesses to reassure them of our support.
“Our advice to anyone considering engaging in disorder is not to attend.”