Two men fled the scene after crashing a car into a North East house this week.

Cleveland Police have confirmed two men left the scene after crashing a silver Kia Sorento into a house in Stockton-on-Tees on Monday (November 8).

The incident, which occurred around 6:15pm, saw substantial structural damage done to the residence on The Village Green in Whitton Village.

Thankfully, no one was physically injured in the event despite the significant damage.

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Meanwhile, the men are believed to have fled the scene before police could arrive

Another two males, aged 17 and 18, were arrested by Cleveland police on suspicion of driving offences.

Adding to this, the 18-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing after a vehicle collided with a house on The Village Green, Whitton Village.

"The incident happened around 6:15pm on Monday 5th December involving a silver Kia Sorento.

"The property was left with substantial structural damage, however, fortunately no one was physically injured.

"Two males are believed to have made off from the vehicle prior to police arrival.

"Another two males, aged 17 and 18, were arrested on suspicion of driving offences. The 18-year-old man was additionally arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug."

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Both have been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

Anyone with information or CCTV showing the collision is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 219512.

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