POLICE are looking for a gang of youths who fled the scene after crashing a car which then burst into flames.

It happened on the junction of Normanby Road and Bevanlee Road in South Bank at 8.30pm on Friday.

A grey Ford Fiesta XR2 left the road after colliding with a stationery silver Rover 416.

A number of youths got out of the car and ran off. A fire had started in the car and it was completely destroyed.

Police believe the offenders may have suffered minor cuts on their heads during the impact.

Anyone with information can call PC Mike Dinverno on (01642) 301 926.