Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster dismissed allegations of two-tier policing as ‘nonsense’ during an address to MPs regarding the summer riots in Teesside. He asserted that the police response was fair and based on clear evidence of criminality. The riots, fueled by social media misinformation, highlighted challenges faced by troubled communities. Other police chiefs emphasized the importance of swift justice to prevent further unrest. The cost of policing the riots in Cleveland has exceeded £660,000.