It’s back!! The brand new series begins tonight on Channel 5 at 8pm! Follow us on Twitter from 8pm #Policeinterceptors This week, a door knock arrest snowballs into a firearms stand off for Damo; Spike uncovers a stash of cannabis stored with lethal shotguns; police dog Ronnie lands right on top of a wanted man and Ben legs it after a runaway driver. Plus, a pursuit for Spike ends up in a cannabis arrest and Mustard catches a hit and run driver who kicks off in his car If there are villains to be caught, the Interceptors will lock them up. So sit tight and buckle up for a brand new episode of Police Interceptors. 2018 Police Interceptors charity calendars available here: https://www.cleveland.police.uk/contact-us/InterceptorsCalendars2018.aspx

THIEVES have stolen eight car batteries from a driveway in Shildon. The batteries were taken from the outside of an address in Sunnydale, Shildon between 11am and 1pm on January 2. PC Katharine Wright, from Durham Constabulary, said: “We are encouraging anyone who saw any suspicious activity or has any information to get in contact with us by calling 101 quoting reference number 215 of January 2.”

**Wanted** Police would like to speak with Craig Yorke, 22yrs. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts should call 101 or email D/Sgt Graham Low direct on graham.low@durham.pnn.police.uk

*** NOTICE OF APPRECIATION *** Officers would like to send out thanks to 2 males who were driving a Blue 4X4, reg: WN67 PUH this morning on DURHAM ROAD, BISHOP AUCKLAND. These 2 males assisted members of the public who were finding the road conditions extremely challenging during the heavy snowfall this morning. Their actions meant that other members of the public were able to continue their journey safely and may have helped prevent what could have resulted in several accidents. Thank you very much!

Our Bishop Safe Bear Hunt is ongoing until the 5th January. If you are heading down to the retail park in Bishop Auckland make sure you pick up a form from either Tesco or Bishop Auckland Police Station front counter! Happy bear hunting!

Police would like to speak with Michael Claydon, 26yrs. It seems he has been working hard to ruin Christmas for some. We would like to return the favour. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts should call 101 or email D/Sgt Graham Low direct on graham.low@durham.pnn.police.uk

Deputy Chief Constable Jo Farrell CCO Callan and Durham Police Cadets have been into Redworth House Care home tonight delivering presents to all residents as part of the Durham Constabulary Give a Gift campaign. We loved singing with the residents and seeing their lovely smiles! We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year!

Please tell your family and friends about the Memory Cafe that will take place tomorrow Friday 15th December 11:00 - 14:00hrs Held at Sedgefield Fire Station. We hope you can make it and have a great day!!