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Gye Worthy charged after disrupting son’s funeral

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Gye Worthy Charged

Gye Worthy was charged with common assault after disrupting his son Cole Worthy's funeral.
The disturbance occurred at Teesside Crematorium in Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026.
Worthy also faces a public-order offence and charges of obstructing police.
Worthy is scheduled to appear before Teesside Magistrates’ Court on 2 October 2026.
Worthy's £200,000 semi-detached home in Acklam was later rammed in a separate criminal act.

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Hartlepool Officers Funeral

PC Tom Clough's funeral was held at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens with a lone piper and a mounted police unit.
Minister Sarah Jones, MP Anna Turley and Mayor Ben Houchen attended the private ceremony.
PC Matthew Blades' funeral in Hartlepool required road closures from 07:30 BST for the ceremony.
Lauren Somerville reported heartfelt messages from Australia, France and America after the officers' deaths.

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Badenoch Slams Closures

Kemi Badenoch criticised Education Secretary Lucy Powell for permitting early school closures for the funeral.
Labour MP Luke Myer rebuked Badenoch, saying politicians should not politicise the community’s tragedy.
Middlesbrough Council said closures were based on expected traffic disruption from the funeral cortege.
Outwood Academy Acklam closed at 12:15 BST to ensure safe travel for pupils and families.

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Gye Worthy Charged

Gye Worthy was charged with common assault after disrupting his son Cole Worthy's funeral.
The disturbance occurred at Teesside Crematorium in Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026.
Worthy also faces a public-order offence and charges of obstructing police.
Worthy is scheduled to appear before Teesside Magistrates’ Court on 2 October 2026.
Worthy's £200,000 semi-detached home in Acklam was later rammed in a separate criminal act.

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