A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after crashing his car into a parked car, which then damaged a property in County Durham. 

Police officers from Durham Police were called to Gregson Street in Sacriston at around 4.30pm on Wednesday (February 22) following reports of a road traffic collision.

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Police have since confirmed that during the incident, a BMW collided with a parked car which then caused damage to a house.

Another car was also damaged.

The driver of the BMW, a 38-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs and was taken into custody where he remains.

More to follow.