Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers at Middlesbrough match
Summary
Two Cleveland Police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, died in a head-on crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough on August 22, along with five people in the other vehicle. Football teams and fans held moments of silence to honor the officers before recent matches.Key Facts
- The crash happened early on August 22 on the A66 near Middlesbrough.
- PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were killed in the collision.
- Five people in the other vehicle, a Passat, also died.
- The other vehicle was driving the wrong way on the road.
- Middlesbrough FC and West Bromwich Albion players held a minute’s silence before their game.
- Hartlepool United held a two-minute silence before their match.
- Photos of the officers were shown on screens during the silence.
- Police have arrested 24 people connected to the investigation.
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