Armed police storm Stockton shop after ‘machete and bat’ terror

Police were called to a shop on High Newham Court in Stockton at around 3pm on Friday (May 8), following reports of a ‘disturbance’.

The men are reported to have made threats to staff and then fled the scene.

Police arrived on the scene and arrested three men, two aged 32 and a 40-year-old and a woman, aged 62, was arrested and taken to police custody.

One of the 32-year-olds was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and drink driving.

Cleveland Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector John Bonner said: “At approximately 3pm on Friday, May 8, police were called to a shop on High Newham Court in Stockton following reports of men armed with a machete and a bat.

“The men are reported to have made threats to staff.

“Officers, including armed response, attended to the scene.

“Enquiries led officers to stop a vehicle where four people were detained.

“Three men, two aged 32 and a 40-year-old and a woman aged 62 were arrested and taken to police custody.

“One of the 32-year-olds was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and drink driving.

“If anyone saw the incident take place and has information or footage, please call 101 or visit our website quoting reference number 087218.”