Overview
- Cleveland Police have charged a 16-year-old with attempted grievous bodily harm, racially aggravated harassment, public order offences, driving without a licence, obstructing police and possession of Class A drugs.
- Officers initially believed the suspect was 18, and a 23-year-old arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm and criminal damage has been bailed as inquiries continue.
- Police link a group of about 10–15 young men on quadbikes to a series of assaults and criminal damage across Ormesby, Grangetown and Redcar overnight on January 10–11.
- Reported incidents include a 53-year-old woman knocked over on Norham Walk, two men aged 45 and 36 injured at Tasties on Allendale Road, and a stabbing at an address on Slater Walk.
- A worker at Goji’s Pizza in Redcar was threatened, patrols have been increased in affected areas, and officers are seeking additional victims, witnesses and video, with anonymous tips accepted via Crimestoppers.