Darlington police are warning people about a couple demanding money for petrol. The pair are said to have harassed an elderly woman in Duke Street last Wednesday, claiming their car had run out of petrol. Half-an-hour later they were seen flagging down motorists in the Marshall Street/Corporation Road area of Darlington, using the same story.

The man is in his late twenties, 5ft 5in, with dark hair and a dark complexion and was wearing a black Adidas top with white stripes on the sleeves. His companion was in her early twenties and had hair tied back into a pony tail. Anyone with information should contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681.