Thornaby shooting probe continues as police issue update

Officers were called to Northumberland Road on Thursday (April 2) at around 3.30am. 

A cordon was erected as white-suited investigators probed the semi-detached home later on Thursday, with pictures showing how the property had two smashed windows. 

No injuries were reported during the incident, although people were inside at the time. 

Cleveland Police has today (Friday, April 3) confirmed no arrests have yet been made and the investigation remains ongoing. 

(Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

Crime scene investigators were seen wearing white suits with blue masks and gloves on Thursday within one of three police cordons set up along the road. 

The road was fully blocked off at the junction with Thornaby Road, where an officer was standing guard beside a police van. 

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Pringle, from Stockton CID said: “At 3.30am on Thursday, April 2, police received reports of a firearm being discharged towards a property on Northumberland Road in Thornaby.

“While occupants were inside the property at the time, there were no injuries reported.

“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, dash cam or doorbell footage is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 060930.”