Two remain in custody after Middlesbrough tractor incident

Officers were called to Priory Road in Whinney Banks on Saturday (May 9) after a red and black tractor was driven into a home shortly after 1am. 

Pictures taken from the scene show the large vehicle, believed to have been stolen from Yarm, wedged inside the front room of the property.

Cleveland Police confirmed yesterday that two men, aged 27 and 34, had been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to destroy or damage property and theft of a motor vehicle. 

The force has now issued an update saying they remain in police custody. 

A number of residents were removed from their homes following the early morning incident, but have now been able to return. 

The tractor in Middlesbrough (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

A scene is expected to remain in place as officers work with structural engineers to assess the property and ensure it is made safe. 

Specialist forensic teams will be carrying out detailed examinations, including on the tractor involved.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector, John Bonner previously 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.