Tractor rammed into house as two men arrested and residents evacuated
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to destroy or damage property and theft of a motor vehicle after a tractor was rammed into a house in Middlesbrough.
A scene is still in place on Priory Road following the incident that occurred at shortly after 1am on Saturday May 9.
Officers, alongside partner agencies, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding what took place.
A number of residents who were previously removed from their property have now been able to return to their homes.
However, two households are still evacuated as a precaution as police and partners continue to provide support.
Officers will remain working with the local authority to arrange for structural engineers to assess the property and ensure it is made safe.
Due to the scale of this work, it is likely the scene will need to remain in place for the next few days.
Specialist forensic teams will be carrying out detailed examinations, including the tractor involved.
The men, aged 27 and 34, are currently in police custody for questioning.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector, John Bonner said: “Our investigation is moving at pace with various enquiries taking place that has led to two arrests.
“I am aware of video footage circulating on social media which appears to show activity at farm locations across Cleveland, North Yorkshire, and Durham prior to the incident and would ask for the owners to report this to us.
“I’m taking this opportunity to appeal directly to farm and landowners to contact us if they have any CCTV or information relating to intruders or suspicious activity on their land within the last seven days.
“There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the community.”
Anyone with information, dashcam or doorbell footage – including sightings of the vehicle – can contact Cleveland Police on 101 or visit the website quoting reference number 087639.
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.