Police investigating after cars deliberately driven into two homes

Police are investigating after cars were thought to have been deliberatly driven into two homes last night.

Cleveland Police said it was called to Pilkington Street in the North Ormesby area of Middlesbrough just after 11.30pm following reports a property had been deliberately struck by a vehicle.

The vehicle was abandoned at the scene and its occupants fled the scene.

No one was injured, but the property is being assessed by structural engineers to ensure its safety.

While the officers were dealing with the incident, a second home was struck by a vehicle on nearby Macbean Street.

The property was empty at the time of the incident - just after 11.45pm - and is also set to be assessed for its structural integrity.

Middlesbrough’s Local Policing Superintendent Marc Anderson said: “Enquiries into both incidents - which we are currently treating as targeted and linked - are ongoing today and the local community will continue to see our officers in the area conducting enquiries and providing a reassuring presence.

“I would appeal for anyone with information about who may have been responsible for these incidents or the circumstances surrounding them to get in touch – you can speak to an officer at the scene, or phone the 101 number.

“If you’d rather not speak to police, though, you can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously.