POLICE in Darlington have described the behaviour of some people as "disgraceful" following a number of incidents on Friday night and the early hours of Saturday morning.

One youth was arrested after bricks were thrown at passing vehicles including a police car, which is now off the road with a shattered windscreen.

In a separate incident, a woman caused injury to a police officer after biting through two layers of clothing, as well as hitting two other officers.

A spokesperson for the Darlington Police's D Relief Response Officers said: "Another example of what officers face on a daily basis.

"The female responsible bit through two layers of clothing to cause this injury and refused to let go.

"She bit a further officer and hit two others. Disgraceful behaviour.

The spokesperson added: "A number of youths detained and one arrested during the early hours after thinking it was clever to throw bricks at passing vehicles including a police car which is now off the road with a shattered windscreen.

"What goes through their heads? This behaviour will not be tolerated."