POLICE have arrested a man who was wanted for a string of offences after receiving a tip-off.

Officers from the Peterlee neighbourhood policing team said that, due to local intelligence, they arrested a male suspect in Wheatley Hill and seized a red quad bike.

A spokesperson said: "Once again thank you to the local community for providing this information.

"If residents wish to report any further issues please do so."

To contact the Peterlee Neighbourhood Team call Durham Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.