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Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after an 86-year-old man was robbed in Teesville;

A man is in police custody after an attempt was made to steal a Range Rover in Eston;

...and an explosion demolition is set to take place today to bring down one of the final structures of the iconic Redcar coke ovens.

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after an 86-year-old man was robbed in Teesville.

The incident happened around 9:30pm on Wednesday 12th April on Ashkirk Road.

The man was about to drive his blue Toyota when he was approached by three males wearing dark clothes and balaclavas.

The suspects assaulted the man and dragged him from the vehicle and on to the road before also throwing his dog from the vehicle whilst stationary.

The car was then driven away towards Lime Road by the suspects.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries but has since been released.

A man is in police custody after an attempt was made to steal a Range Rover in Eston. 

The incident was reported around 4:30am yesterday morning on Granwood Road, before males made off in a Volkswagen Passat. 

The Passat was later pursued by officers from Cleveland Police Special Operations Unit and a male was detained after he made off on foot. 

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

He was taken into police custody.

An explosion demolition is set to take place today to bring down one of the final structures of the iconic Redcar coke ovens.

Demolition crews will be on-site at Teesworks today to take down the 39m tall Screen House, which is among some of the final structures that are being demolished following the huge demolition of Redcar coke ovens in June last year.

Ten explosive charges are set to go off at the same time during the controlled explosion.

A spokesperson for Teesworks says that there are no planned road closures and disruption to the surrounding area will be kept to a minimum.