A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a Tynedale man.

Benjamin Ellis (40), of Tynedale Gardens, Stocksfield, is accused of driving while disqualified and without insurance.

The charges relate to an alleged incident on June 30 on the B6309 road at Bywell.

Ellis was due to appear at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court last Thursday but failed to appear. A warrant was issued for his arrest.