PC Blades & PC Clough Memorial | Remember Tom and Matt

Remembering PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, the two Cleveland Police officers who died in the A66 collision at South Bank near Middlesbrough on 22 August 2026.

To us, they were Matt and Tom: our friends and teammates. This memorial store has been created and is managed by their colleagues to keep their memory alive, with proceeds supporting Tom and Matt’s Team.

Remembering PC Matthew Blades

PC Matthew Blades, known to friends and colleagues as Matt or Bladesy, is remembered here through memorial badges, patches and clothing inspired by his character and the memories shared by his team.

Remembering PC Tom Clough

PC Tom Clough is remembered through tributes that reflect his humour, his sayings and the lasting place he holds in the hearts of his friends and colleagues.

A lasting tribute following the A66 tragedy

The deaths of PC Blades and PC Clough on the A66 brought an outpouring of support from Teesside, the wider community and police colleagues across the country. For anyone searching for the Cleveland Police officers killed in the A66 crash, this site offers a place to remember Tom and Matt and support the team keeping their legacy alive.

Our focus is on their memory, the people who knew them and the support shown by the police family.

Memorial patches, pin badges and clothing

Our collection includes stitched memorial patches, PVC patches, ARV star pin badges, thin blue line designs and memorial clothing. Each item offers a way to carry their memory with you.

Browse Tom and Matt’s memorial collection or register interest in the memorial challenge coin.

Who runs the memorial store?

The store is run by Tom and Matt’s teammates. Proceeds go back to their team to help keep their legacy alive. Thank you to everyone who has ordered, shared the store or offered support.

See the support for Tom and Matt across the UK. If you have a question about the store or an order, contact the memorial team.

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough. Fallen but never forgotten.