A 15-year-old has been found to have no licence and no insurance after they were stopped by police riding a motorbike on a County Durham road.

Officers came across the bike and its rider on Corporation Road, Darlington, following Emergency Services Day that took place today (July 1) in the town's Market Square

The owner was immediately stopped by police and exclaimed “I’m all insured mate” before fleeing the scene.

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However, police quickly checked the helmet and found out it belonged to a 15-year-old who was swiftly reported to have no licence or insurance.

The “unroadworthy” bike was then seized by Durham Constabulary.

Officers coincidentally came across the bike just after leaving Emergency Services Day in Darlington town centre. 

Families gathered in Market Square from 10am-4pm yesterday in Darlington to celebrate the free event ran by the council.

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Representatives from County Durham & Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, Durham Constabulary and Northumbria Blood Bikes attended the free event to celebrate their work and educate the public about the roles of the emergency services.