Five teens who died in A66 police chase crash which killed two officers named

Five teens who died in A66 police chase crash which killed two officers named PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat that was travelling the wrong way down the dual carriageway near Middlesbrough collided with their car The five teens who died when their car travelling the wrong way down the A66 crashed and killed two police officers have been named locally today. The two brave policemen - PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38 - were killed when their patrol car was hit. The five teenagers in the VW Passat they were pursuing have since been named online as Michael Ray, Theo Rae, Cole Worthy, Jakub Matusiak and Makai Saddington. Today it also has emerged that at least one of them has previously posted videos of him on TikTok recklessly speeding. In one clip, filmed in May by a passenger and set to rap music, an 18-year-old is seen in an Audi being driven at speed through a housing estate with a police car's blue lights flashing in pursuit. The vehicle is then seen veering across a playing field in an apparent attempt to shake off the pursuers. Another video on an account associated with him shows a green Nissan being driven around before being set alight, while separate images posted elsewhere show him and a friend posing in cars wearing black balaclavas. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash at 3.39am in South Bank after a mandatory referral from Cleveland Police. Police are expected to officially identify all five of the young men later today. Tributes today continued to be paid to the two officers who were named last night, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough. No photos of the police officers have been officially released by Cleveland Police yet. Ring doorbell footage shows that at 3.36am the car was driven at speed through Middlesbrough's streets before officers halted the chase when the vehicle turned on to the A66. Makai's aunt paid tribute to him. Sharon Morgan wrote on social media: “Today is a day I never thought I would have to face. I’m heartbroken to say that we lost my beloved nephew today our Makai. There are no words that can truly express the pain of losing someone so young, so loved, and so full of life. “You brought so much love and happiness into our family, and your memory will stay with us forever. This loss has left a space in our hearts that can never be filled. “Rest peacefully, my beautiful nephew. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, fly high love ya aunty Sharon… Keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we try to get through this heartbreaking time, especially our Alisha, his Mam.” Last night a football club where PC Blades was a coach paid tribute. They posted: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that Seaton Carew FC shares the devastating news of the passing of one of our coaches, Matty, who tragically lost his life in a fatal accident while carrying out his duties as a police officer. “Matty had only recently joined our club as a coach and was preparing for his first season with our brand-new U7 Seahawks team. He was looking forward to being part of the team and, most importantly, to coaching his own son, who is going to be playing for the Seahawks this season. Matty and his oldest son are much-loved member of our club and our U10 Lions football family. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Matty’s wife, his two boys, and all of his family and friends at this incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time. “We also stand alongside Matty’s colleagues and friends within the police service, who have tragically lost members of their force. All club flags are flying at half mast as a sign of respect. “From everyone at Seaton Carew FC, thank you, Matty, for choosing to become part of our club. You will always be remembered as one of our own. Rest peacefully, Matty. Forever a part of the Seaton Carew FC family.”