A dad was forced to push his children out the way of two balaclava-clad quad bikers after they almost collided with the family on a footpath.
The "frightening" incident took place when the man was walking with his two children to the back of Tesco and the Myton House Farm pub in Ingleby Barwick.
The quad bike, which was carrying two males wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, came towards them travelling at speed and almost collided with them.
It took place shortly after 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, December 16).
Cleveland Police said officers have been conducting CCTV enquiries in the area in a bid to identify the rider and the passenger of the quad bike.
It is now appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time or may have seen them to get in touch.
It is also appealing to anyone who may know the identity of the males to get in touch.
PC Blackburn, from Stockton’s neighbourhood policing team, said: “Understandably this was really frightening for the father and both his two children who were left upset by it.
“Thankfully, due to the man’s swift actions, his children and himself were uninjured however this could have been a serious collision.
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“I want to encourage anyone who was in the area at the time, may have seen the rider and its passenger on the quad bike, know the identity of them or have footage to please get in touch.”
You can provide information by calling Cleveland Police on 101 or by visiting the website quoting reference number 239922.
Information can be passed anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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