A man has been reportedly stabbed in the chest in a reported early morning assault in County Durham.
Five people have been arrested after a ‘disturbance’ the centre of Consett in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A man in his 30s was stabbed in the chest and a second man was taken to hospital with a facial injury. Neither are believed to have life-threatening injuries but remain in the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Police have confirmed that three men and two women have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.
Consett residents woke up to a police cordon in place on Front Street, outside of Maddison’s Café and an empty shop.
A statement from Durham Constabulary read: “Police were called at about 2.20am this morning (Wednesday, December 27) to Front Street, Consett, following reports of a disturbance. One man, in his 30s, sustained a stab wound to his chest and was taken to hospital where he remains with what is not believed to be a life-threatening injury.
“A second man, also in his 30s, received hospital treatment for a facial injury. Three men and two women have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.
“An investigation has been launched and anyone with any information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 41 of December 27. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”