Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has responded to concerns about the police response to an incident on Roseberry Topping on Sunday 23rd June.
He said: “I am aware that Cleveland Police have provided further information to the public about the incident on Roseberry Topping over the weekend.
“I hope this additional context and explanation addresses the concerns members of the public have expressed to my office over the last couple of days.
“Following an update from the incident’s Gold Commander, Assistant Chief Constable Richard Baker, I would like to reassure the public that a comprehensive policing response took place, involving the deployment of firearms officers and the National Police Air Service.
“For me, this highlights just how seriously Cleveland Police took the reports and I’m assured they responded as the public would expect them to.
“I’m grateful to the officers and staff involved for their swift response to this incident.”
He also responded to a letter of concern from Sir Simon Clarke – you can read it by clicking below:
Letter to Sir Simon Clarke re Roseberry Topping concerns (application, 274kB)