POLICE are offering half-price wheel locks to people in Darlington as part of a drive to reduce car crime.

The crime reduction unit will be selling the top-of-the range locks, which cost more than £80 in the shops, for £40 at Morrisons, in North Road next week.

People with Ford and Vauxhall cars which are H, J, K, L and M registered are being given priority for the locks.

They must have proof of ownership of their car and must live in the Darlington area to qualify for the locks, which protect airbags as well as making it difficult for thieves to steal vehicles.

Police will be at Morrisons on Tuesday and Wednesday, between 10am and 1pm.