A man has been arrested following a crash at a North East junction last night.

A man, 26, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a collision at the junction of Hart Lane and Raby Road, in Hartlepool at around 10.40pm on Thursday (May 16).

They confirmed the man was taken into police custody to be questioned.

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The road was reportedly closed in both directions following the crash.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a single vehicle collision at the junction of Hart Lane and Raby Road, in Hartlepool, last night at around 10.40pm.

“He was taken to police custody where he will be questioned.”