A WARNING has been made after a number of alleged drink or drug driving incidents were reported in a 24-hour period.

Cleveland Police said two people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving during the day on Monday. Road policing officers working overnight then arrested a further three people following other alleged incidents

A man was arrested on Monday night after officers saw a male allegedly driving the wrong way down the A66. He was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and inquiries are ongoing.

Officers responding to a report of a violent disturbance in Challoner Street, Hartlepool at about 1am, stopped an Audi and arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of drug driving offences. He was interviewed and released under investigation while inquiries continue.

And just after 4am on Tuesday, police received reports of a male pedestrian jumping in front of moving traffic on the A66. Officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place.

Inspector Jamie Bell from Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit said: “It has been a busy 24 hours and I’d remind everyone that drink, drugs and roads simply do not mix.

“We will continue to work tirelessly, targeting those who somehow still believe it is acceptable to get behind the wheel or be around traffic if they are over the limit. We will not tolerate it. You will be caught, and you will be dealt with.”