Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has publicly raised concerns regarding a delay in government funding. According to Storey, the force was promised £2 million to assist with costs associated with a significant traffic incident on the A66, but the funds have failed to materialize nearly two months after the event.

The A66 crash, which necessitated a large-scale police response, placed a substantial financial strain on the local force's budget. Commissioner Storey indicated that the delay is impacting the force's ability to manage its resources effectively. While the funding was reportedly pledged to cover the extraordinary costs incurred during the emergency operation, there has been no official confirmation from the government regarding why the transfer has been stalled or when the force might expect to receive the payment.

As of now, the situation remains unresolved, with the Commissioner highlighting the discrepancy between the initial commitment and the current lack of resources. The force continues to operate while awaiting the promised financial support to offset the expenses tied to the incident.