Warning after bricks thrown at moving cars

Cleveland Police suspect the brick-hurling culprits are aged between 12 and 15 years old

Youths who hurled bricks at moving cars risked seriously injuring drivers, police have said.

The attacks happened on the A66 between Stockton and Middlesbrough on Wednesday afternoon.

Cleveland Police said vehicles were damaged on the A66 near to Preston Farm and Bowesfield Lane and the windscreen of a lorry was also hit.

The force said the suspects were believed to be between 12 and 15 years old.

Acting Superintendent Dan Heron, said such behaviour would not be "tolerated".

"These incidents are serious, and they create significant danger to those on the roads," he said.

He always warned that the attacks risked causing serious injury to drivers.

The force is appealing for witnesses to get in touch.