THREE police officers have been hurt in a patrol car crash.

The officers were in a police-marked Ford Focus when it collided with a red Nissan 200 on City Road, in Newcastle, at about 11pm on Friday.

The incident happened near the junction with Sallyport Crescent.

The officers and a man who was in the Nissan were taken to a Newcastle hospital, where all were treated for minor injuries.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Northumbria Police's motor patrol at Etal Lane police station, on 08456-043-043 extension 62772.