Overview

• Officers established the cordon at around 7pm on Friday and have spent three days scouring the woodland with spades and metal detectors.
• More than a dozen marked and unmarked police vehicles have sat on an adjacent grassed area since the search began.
• On Sunday, Cleveland Police expanded the sealed-off perimeter, blocking rear access to HMP Holme House.
• The force’s statement described the activity as part of an “ongoing investigation” without providing further explanation.
• Neighbouring residents say the prolonged operation and information blackout have heightened local anxiety about safety.