Man Utd pay tribute to 'proud Red' officer who died in A66 crash
The widow and two children of PC Matthew Blades will be at Old Trafford for Manchester United's Premier League game with Ipswich.
Manchester United honored their colleague and friend, PC Matthew Blades, who tragically died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Blades, a "proud Red" and devoted family man, was known for his regular attendance at Old Trafford. The club paid tribute to him in the match program, while his widow accompanied their children to the game.
PC Blades and his partner PC Tom Clough lost their lives in the crash, along with five others in the opposing vehicle. United expressed their deep sorrow upon learning of the officers' deaths. Leeds United also showed respect by wearing black armbands during their match against Brentford, while a minute's applause was held before Middlesbrough's game against West Brom to remember the fallen officers.
Pictures of Blades were shown on a screen at Elland Road and Seaton Carew FC's match against FC Hartlepool displayed pictures of the two officers. Authorities are investigating the incident, with 17 arrests made so far, bringing the total number to 24.
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