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Zetland FM Local News - 16th April 2024
Two men have been charged by CID officers in connection with two separate alleged stabbing incidents in Redcar;
Police have reassured local residents following social media reports of a suspicious vehicle in our area;
...and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are reminding residents in our area who are not yet registered to vote in upcoming election that the deadline for registration is almost here.
Two men have been charged by CID officers in connection with two separate alleged stabbing incidents in Redcar.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with section 18 GBH and possession of an offensive weapon after a report of a stabbing on Harwal Road, Redcar, on 28th March.
He was due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court yesterday.
A 32-year-old man was also due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court yesterday in connection with a report of a stabbing on Redcar High Street on 31st March.
He was charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
Police have reassured local residents following social media reports of a suspicious vehicle in our area.
Officers say they are aware of recent discussions on social media claiming someone in a red car was following children in the Grangetown and South Bank areas.
Police have conducted thorough enquiries into the small number of reports which were made to Cleveland Police and have examined local CCTV systems, and have confirmed that no crimes have currently been identified.
Neighbourhood officers have also carried out schools engagement activity, visiting both primary and secondary schools to reinforce personal safety messages.
Members of the public who do have concerns about suspicious activity of any nature, are asked to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number as soon as they can, or in an emergency to use 999.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are reminding residents in our area who are not yet registered to vote in upcoming election that the deadline for registration is almost here.
The last chance to register to vote in the elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Tees Valley Mayoral Elections on 2 May 2024 is midnight tonight.
In addition, the deadline for applying for a postal vote is 5pm tomorrow.
You can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote