A man and woman have been charged with child cruelty as part of a 'complex operation' launched last week.
Cleveland Police have charged a 35-year-old man and 41-year-old woman following an incident on Yarm Lane in Stockton.
They are remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Magistrates on Monday July 15.
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A third suspect has been bailed to allow for further enquiries to be conducted.
Police say they are no longer concerned for the welfare of anyone else connected to this investigation and have concluded the search at the property on Yarm Lane.
Enquiries are ongoing, but police would like to provide reassurance that they are confident there is no threat or risk to the safety of the community.
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