02/09/2010 Stockton
Police are appealing for witnesses after youths threw objects at a car, causing it to collide with a lamp post.
The incident occurred at around 6.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 1st September) on Port Clarence Road at the junction with Meadowdale Close in Stockton.
Youths, who were stood near to Meadowdale Close, threw objects (possibly stones) at the green Peugeot 206, which then collided with a lamp post as the driver attempted to avoid the objects. A 31-year-old male passenger, from the Billingham area, suffered a broken rib and was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may know who the youths are, is asked to contact PC Jayson Morris of the Roads Policing Unit on 01642 326326, quoting event number T152434.