Northumbria Police catch 1,000 drivers speeding in just one week

Nearly 1,000 motorists have been caught speeding in the first week of a national crackdown by Northumbria police.

There has been an increase in the number of mobile speed camera vans and an increase in targeted traffic patrols as part of a national speeding operation led by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

The 1,000 motorists caught breaking the speed limit includes both car drivers and motorcycle riders. Police say those on motorcyclists were among the "worst offenders".

The NPCC speeding operation was launched on May 18 and involves increased enforcement activity that will last until June 7.