Generous Fundraiser Surpasses £1.25m for Families of Fallen A66 Police Officers

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — An extraordinary fundraising campaign has amassed almost £1.25m for the families of two Cleveland Police officers who perished in a devastating head-on collision on the...

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September 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — An extraordinary fundraising campaign has amassed almost £1.25m for the families of two Cleveland Police officers who perished in a devastating head-on collision on the A66 in August.

The families of PC Matthew Blades and PC Thomas Clough will receive the substantial sum, which was raised through a GoFundMe page.

The fundraiser, which has garnered support from nearly 44,000 donors, has exceeded its £1.2 million target.

PC Blades and PC Clough lost their lives in the early hours of a Saturday morning when their vehicle collided with a Volkswagen traveling in the wrong direction.

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The overwhelming response from the public underscores the deep respect and gratitude for the fallen officers.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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