The two hero officers killed by five 'TikTok joyriders' have been pictured for the first time.PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, died in the early hours of Saturday when a car travelling the wrong way down the A66 crashed head-on into their police vehicle.The young men in the other car were named today as Michael Robert Cahill, 23; Theo Rae, 17; Cole Robert Worthy, 17; Jacob Matusiak, 23, and Makai Saddington, 18.Both police officers and the five men in the VW Passat – which Cleveland Police believes had cloned plates – were declared dead at the scene. Officers in another police vehicle had earlier been pursuing the 'joyriders' for seven minutes before aborting the chase, the force revealed on Sunday.Just ten seconds later, the Passat crashed into Blades and Clough's police car, which had not been involved in the pursuit. It was in the area to assist in a search for the Passat, after the vehicle's plates triggered an ANPR camera.PC Clough's family today paid tribute to the 'proud' officer.They said: 'He was our hero with a fantastic sense of humour. Jumped into action whenever needed, and willing to help anyone for any reason. Proudly fought for his country to make the world a better place. Always on public duty throughout his short life. PC Matthew Blades was one of the officers killed by 'TikTok joyriders' driving the wrong way PC Tom Clough's family remembered him as a 'hero with a fantastic sense of humour' Makai Saddington, 18, one of the five youngsters killed in the VW Passat, had posted videos on TikTok of him being chased by police over the past few months Jacob Matusiak, 23, was also confirmed today as one of the five boys killed in the crash'We as a family and Tom's partner would like to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support and condolences from friends, colleagues and the wider community.'PC Blades' widow said on Sunday evening that 'no words will ever feel like the right words to honour our Matt', who she described as 'my beloved husband, my best friend, and the most devoted father to our two young boys'.'He was an adored son and brother, a perfect son-in-law, and the most fun uncle. He was loved beyond words by all his family and friends, and his loss has left a space that can never be filled.'He gave his life in the line of duty, protecting and serving others with courage, dedication and selflessness. The pain of losing him is beyond words, and our lives will never be the same. Neither will the love he gave us ever fade.'Our children will grow up knowing what an incredible father he was and will always be, and I will carry his love, his memory and everything we shared with me always.'She also thanked all the emergency services and the 'police family' for their support. Last night it emerged Saddington had posted a string of TikTok videos appearing to show him taking part in high-speed police chases months before his death.It is understood he and his companions had close links to the traveller community.In the early hours of Saturday, the group of young men became involved in a pursuit with two police cars chasing the 'suspicious' vehicle.Ring doorbell footage at 3.36am shows the VW Passat being driven at speed through Middlesbrough's streets. Officers called off the pursuit when the vehicle drove on to the A66.Just three minutes after the pursuit was caught on camera, at 3.39am, the car ploughed into the path of a different marked armed-response vehicle, which was on the correct side of the A66.Mr Blades can be seen in social media posts smiling at the camera as he attends Manchester United football matches and completes a half-marathon.The husband and father of two had recently become a coach for local amateur football team Seaton Carew FC and was preparing for his first turn teaching its under-sevens – the team his son plays for. Seaton Carew FC said on social media: 'He was looking forward to being part of the team and, most importantly, to coaching his own son, who is going to be playing for the Seahawks [under-sevens] this season. In an image from October 2021, it shows Mr Clough meeting then Darlington Tory MP Peter Gibson at the town’s rail station in his previous role for British Transport Police.Friends described the officer, who was a former soldier, as a 'genuine, caring, decent man'.The pair have been hailed for their bravery after being killed in the line of duty. PC Matthew Blades uploaded a photo to social media showing him completing the Middlesborough half marathon Balloons have been tied near the scene of the crash on the A66 in South Bank, Middlesbrough Flowers have been placed in memory of the victims including PC Blades and PC CloughCleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey described the force as a 'really tight-knit family' and said the incident would 'have a big impact on them'.'Matty and his oldest son are much-loved members of our club and our U10 Lions football family.'A friend of Mr Clough said: ‘It makes me so angry and so sad that Tom lost his life in that way.‘He was a genuine, caring, decent man. If he could have, he would have apprehended the lads in the car and he would have tried to help them, that's the way he saw his job in the army and in the police force.‘It's taking a long time to sink in that he's gone having lived only half his life, it's so unfair and I feel for his partner and family so much.‘He served in the army before the police force and was also a very good soldier. He's a huge loss.'Friends said PC Clough had also served in the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. His friend said he was in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment based at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, and served in the Iraq War. Cleveland Police lowered flags to half-mast at their Middlesbrough HQ in tribute to their colleagues. Seaton Carew FC also made the same gesture today.Chief Constable Victoria Fuller looked close to tears yesterday as she told how she and her deputy David Felton had visited the families of PC Blades and PC Clough to offer condolences and support 'with this unimaginable loss'.