Police officers killed in horror A66 crash named as Andy Burnham issues statement

'This is an incredibly sad day for Cleveland'16:43, 22 Aug 2026Updated 16:51, 22 Aug 2026Two police officers killed in a horror crash have been named, as the Prime Minister issued a statement on the tragedy.‌Seven people, including the two officers, died in the early hours crash after a pursuit on the A66 near Middlesbrough. In a statement, the officers were named as Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough.‌PM Andy Burnham, meanwhile, said he was 'devastated' to hear of the deaths of the officers and five members of the public in the crash.‌Cleveland Police Chief Constable Victoria Fuller confirmed the deaths of Pcs Blades and Clough.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterReading a statement outside the force’s headquarters in Middlesbrough on Satur