Three more held in crime crackdown following A66 crash that killed seven
Summary
Three more men were arrested in connection with a police crackdown following a crash on the A66 road near Middlesbrough that killed two police officers and five young people. The arrests relate to a separate crash where two vehicles collided, and some suspects face charges including carrying a firearm and dangerous driving.Key Facts
- The original crash happened on August 22 on the A66 and killed two police officers and five young men aged 17 to 23.
- Police have arrested 27 people connected to the crash so far.
- Two men, aged 19 and 24, were arrested after a car rammed another vehicle on Derwentwater Road near Middlesbrough.
- These two men are being questioned for possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
- An 18-year-old man was charged with dangerous driving after a separate incident and was held in custody.
- The police are continuing their operation to target organized crime related to the crash.
- The two officers who died were in a marked armed response car during the original incident.
- The police state that more arrests are expected as their investigation continues.
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