Five Teesside MPs have raised concerns about recent violent incidents, including nine deaths in two separate cases, and accused gangs of playing a role. They argue local police and fire services are struggling due to insufficient government support, urging stronger backing for their communities. The calls come amid growing frustration over resources for emergency services in the area. The MPs emphasize the need for immediate action to address safety and funding shortfalls.
Labour’s Andy McDonald says gangs ‘clearly featuring’ in a series of incidents and police are underfundedFive MPs on Teesside have called on the government to provide more help to local police and fire services after a week in which nine people have died in two incidents.The MPs said the communities they represented should get the “strongest possible backing from the government”. Continue reading...
