POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen from an address in Newcastle last night.

Officers were called to Kirkston Avenue, in Lemington, at about 9.45pm.

Two man forced entry to the property, demanding the keys for the occupant's Ford Focus, which they made off with.

Officers located the car a short distance away and arrested one man on suspicion of burglary.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and help locate the second man.

Officers are in the area carrying out enquiries and providing reassurance.

Anyone who may have been in the area at the time or has any information in connection with this incident is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 1173 230115, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.