Police plan to crack down on rural crime in Cleveland

Police have revealed more information on plans to crack down on rural crime.

At a meeting of the Tees Rural Crime Forum, Chief Inspector Jon Hagen of Cleveland's Neighbourhood Policing Team, described how police will focus on the issue.

Ch Insp Hagen, who is the force's lead officer on rural crime, introduced PC Lee Mapplebeck as rural crime co-ordinator, and said that although the changes would take some time, police would fast-track their efforts.

In the meantime, a policy strategy will be submitted to the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable.