TODAY officers from Hartlepool Neighbourhood Police Team, stopped a vehicle on Derwent Street, Hartlepool.

The driver was found to be disqualified without valid insurance or licence.

A passenger in the vehicle was also found to be wanted for a number of offences in both Cleveland and the Durham force areas.

That person was subsequently arrested.

The vehicle was seized and removed from the roads.

PC Priestman said: "We will continue to pursue illegal vehicles being driven on our roads and prosecute offenders who heap misery on legitimate road users and members of the public."