RIDERS of a stolen motorbike jumped a red light before crashing into an oncoming vehicle on Sunday.

The bikers were seen weaving in and out of traffic before they ignored a red light and collided with a van at the junction of Redcar’s Kirkleatham Lane and Corporation Road.

One of the bikers was detained at the scene but the other fled in the direction of Coatham Marshes.

Police are now appealing for information about the incident, which happened at around 3.15pm.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said: “All parties have been extremely lucky to walk away from this incident.

“This highlights the dangers of riding motorcycles erratically, without protective clothing and which are not fit for purpose.”

Anyone with information is asked to call PC 1931 Allan on non-emergency number 101.