TWO suspected burglars are in custody after police chased a stolen car.

The vehicle was taken during a house burglary in Billingham overnight.

Officers from Cleveland Police road policing unit spotted the vehicle in Harrowgate Lane, Stockton.

The vehicle failed to stop and after a long police chase crashed in the Darlington area.

Two men were arrested trying to get away.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said: "They are now in our cells and off the streets and the vehicle was safely recovered."

The force later added that two 23-year-olds were in custody awaiting questioning.

They were both arrested on suspicion of burglary and on suspicion of failing to stop when requested by police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.