Two charged with child cruelty in 'complex' case

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Image caption, Cleveland Police said the force has finished searching the Yarm Lane property
  • Author, Federica Bedendo
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, North East and Cumbria

Two people have been charged with child cruelty in what police have described as a "complex" case.

The 35-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were remanded in custody and were scheduled to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Cleveland Police said a third suspect had been released on bail while the investigation continued.

A heavy police presence was seen at Yarm Lane in Stockton on Friday and a force statement said officers had been working with other agencies to understand "the complex circumstances".

A spokesman said they were "confident" there was no threat or risk to the wider community.

He added: "We are no longer concerned for the welfare of anyone else connected to this investigation and have concluded the search at the property on Yarm Lane."

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