A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent after an attack in Darlington.
Emergency services were called to Northgate at around 6.45am on Saturday (September 26), following reports of an assault.
Durham Police and the North East Ambulance Service attended and a man was taken to hospital after suffering a laceration to his hand.
Ambulance on scene of the assault in Northgate, Darlington, on Saturday morning (September 26). (Image: Peter Giroux)
Police have now confirmed that a man has been arrested and officers are continuing to investigate.
Police and ambulance on scene of the assault in Northgate, Darlington, on Saturday morning (September 26). (Image: Peter Giroux)
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A spokesperson said: "Police were called at 6.45am on Saturday, September 26 following reports of an assault in Northgate, in Darlington.
"The victim, a man in his twenties, sustained a laceration to his hand and was taken to hospital for treatment.
"Officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and assault. He was taken into police custody.
"He has since been released on bail while further enquiries are carried out."
Pictures taken at the scene on Saturday morning show two ambulances, a police car and a police van staioned on Northgate.