BBC visits area at heart of police investigation after A66 crash
BBC journalists investigating the aftermath of a fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough faced hostility while reporting on organized crime in the area. Residents expressed deep-seated distrust toward local police following the tragedy.
Why it matters
Highlights the breakdown of community-police relations and the prevalence of organized crime in specific UK regions.
BBC visits area at heart of police investigation after A66 crash Close It has been just over two weeks since a crash on the A66 duel carriageway near Middlesborough, which killed seven people - including two police officers.
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