TWO men trying to gain entry to a car in a Tyne Valley town fled after being disturbed by a member of the public.

At 8.50am this morning (Wednesday), Police received a call reporting that during the early hours of the morning two men had been trying to gain entry to a car parked on Rolley Way, Prudhoe.

A Northumbria spokesman said: "The men were disturbed by a member of the public and fled the scene.

"Anyone with information can report it online at the Northumbria Police website quoting log 60 17/02/21."