Matt Vickers, Member of Parliament for Stockton West, has paid tribute to PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough after attending their funerals.
Mr Vickers joined their families, friends, colleagues and members of the wider community in remembering the two officers and honouring their service.
Matt Vickers MP said:
“It was deeply moving to attend the funerals of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough and to join their families, friends and colleagues to pay my respects.
“Their loss has been felt right across Cleveland and the wider Teesside community. They dedicated themselves to protecting others, and the strength of feeling shown by local people is a reflection of the service they gave.
“My thoughts remain with their loved ones, their colleagues at Cleveland Police and everyone affected by this terrible loss.”
