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Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller says Cleveland Police needs more officers and resources as the force faces the fallout from a crash that killed seven people.
- On Friday, Chief Constable Victoria Fuller told the BBC that Cleveland Police is 'let down' by funding, saying her 'brave' force handles metropolitan-level crime with less than half the required officers.
- Following the August 22 A66 crash involving a Volkswagen Passat that killed seven people, including officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, Cleveland Police has responded to at least two retaliatory incidents.
- National Statistics data shows Cleveland Police handles England's highest crime rates while experiencing the largest officer decrease since 2010, forcing the force to operate with rural-level staffing despite metropolitan-level demands.
- Authorities announced this week that Cleveland Police will receive an extra £2m to address crash fallout, with 200 officers drafted in from other areas to bolster immediate operational capacity.
- Beyond immediate relief, Authorities committed to a 3.7% cash uplift providing up to £197.8m for 2026/2027 and promised a wider police funding formula review to ensure future fairness and responsiveness.
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Sons of PC Matthew Blades lead Man Utd out as mascots after A66 crash
Manchester United invited the sons of Cleveland Police officer PC Matthew Blades, who died in the A66 crash, to walk out as mascots at Old Trafford ahead of the Premier League match with Ipswich. The club printed a tribute in the matchday programme.
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