THE occupants of a 4x4 fled after crashing into a parked car, causing extensive damage tonight.

Police say the incident took place in a 30mph zone in Blackhall, near Peterlee.

Cleveland and Durham Roads Policing Unit tweeted pictures from the scene, and wrote: "Thankfully no one injured.

"Our advice to the driver is to do the decent thing and hand yourself in.

The Northern Echo:
The damage caused to the parked car

"Your car may not be registered to anyone but we know who you are. 

"Anyone assisting you will be prosecuted as well."

Durham Road Policing Unit also tweeted, writing: "Cowardly Driver of 4by4 ran away in Blackhall. Hand yourself in ASAP, we know who you are!"