Drivers of two stolen cars are being hunted after a head-on crash.

The cars were travelling in opposite directions on Rhodesia Road, Sunderland, on Monday, at around 6.40pm.

Both drivers got out of the cars and argued with each other before fleeing the scene.

Police said the men, who were both dressed in dark clothes, could have been covered in blood.

Officers are appealing for information after the collision between a Vaxuhall Vectra, which had been stolen in a burglary in Hetton-le-Hole on February 1, and a Nissan Micra, stolen in Southwick on the day of the crash.

Witnesses should contact Motor Patrols at Southwick on (0191) 454 7555, ext 66331.