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A driver has had a lucky escape after a lorry almost overturned on top of his car;

Police are appealing for information after a suspected arson attack occurred at the garden of a property on Beechwood Avenue in Middlesbrough;

...and applications are now open for police volunteers in a number of exciting roles within Cleveland Police.

A driver has had a lucky escape after a lorry almost overturned on top of his car.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon near the A66 Teesside Autodrome roundabout, near South Bank.

The lorry narrowly missed a car driver who police say reversed just before the vehicle toppled onto the road.

The man who was in the car was checked over by ambulance crews at the scene.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after quarter to five yesterday afternoon after receiving reports of an overturned lorry.

Three fire engines from Middlesbrough, Stockton and Grangetown also attended the scene.

The cause of the incident and whether or not there are any injuries is not yet known.

Police are appealing for information after a suspected arson attack occurred at the garden of a property on Beechwood Avenue in Middlesbrough.

The incident occurred at 8pm on Saturday 23rd September when a tree was set alight and then the fire spread along the fence line towards a dwelling where gas canisters were stored.

Cleveland Fire Brigade extinguished the fire before the canisters exploded.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact PC Chris Swales on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Applications are now open for police volunteers in a number of exciting roles within Cleveland Police.

The Force is looking to recruit around 49 people in roles such as Community Support Volunteer, Vehicle Checking Volunteer, Duty Support Volunteer and Volunteer Manager.

Cleveland Police currently has 25 volunteers within the Force, who all take an active part in assisting police officers, police staff and the wider community. Volunteering for the police service is a fantastic way to gain new skills, boost confidence and become part of a fun team.

All roles will be subject to vetting, anyone wanting more information or to apply can visit www.cleveland.police.uk/careers.

The application window closes at the end of October.