Football fans honor officers killed in Teesside crash

Football fans and players paid tribute to PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, who died in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. A minute's silence was held by Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion players ahead of their Championship match, with images of the officers displayed. Hartlepool United also observed a two-minute silence during their National League game. Following the crash on August 22, which involved a vehicle going the wrong way, 17 arrests were made in connection to the incident, bringing the total to 24. Cleveland Police’s support and dedication were highlighted, amid discussions about funding challenges for the force.

• 1:02 PMBBC Sport — Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers