Cleveland Police16 Feb 2026Event to focus on tackling retail crimeA Hartlepool councillor says retail crime is a "blight" on businesses and must be stopped.16 Feb 202611 Feb 2026'First responder' drones used to catch criminalsThe remotely controlled drones have been used 73 times by Cleveland Police at live incidents this year.11 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Strangled police officer 'struggled to breathe'Cleveland Police reveals there have been 762 assaults on officers over the course of the last year.10 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Households to pay more tax towards policing costsNorthumbria, Durham and Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioners announce rises in the precept.5 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Crack addict tried to kick mum's partner to death Alex Ibbetson is jailed for repeatedly kicking and stamping on his victim in a "sadistic" attack.30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026'Significant' gun haul after eight-day searchA small search will continue in the Grangetown but the boundary will be removed, police say.30 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Force's focus on repeat shoplifters behind successCleveland Police says it solved 33% of shoplifting reports, which is above the national rate of 23%.28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Police chiefs react to reform plansThere are calls for a consultation and funding review, as major policing reforms are announced.28 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Child arrested over officer attack at murder sceneCleveland Police say a group of children shouted abuse, jumped on a car and punched an officer.15 Jan 2026...