Teesside tower block has been found to be covered in 'grade three' combustible cladding

A housing company has confirmed that a Teesside tower block has been covered with combustible cladding.

Following the Grenfell Tower fire in London, which has claimed 79 lives with many more missing, Thirteen Group has been testing its 20 tower blocks - all of which are on Teesside.

After further inspections, the group has now confirmed that Kennedy Gardens in Billingham has been found to be partially clad with grade three cladding, which is combustible.

Residents of the building are being informed and the group has said "immediate action" needs to take place to remove the cladding.