TWO women arrested after a man sustained serious head injuries in a late-night incident have been released.
The 60-year-old married man, who has not been named, was found unconscious near his home, in Ivy Terrace, Langley Park, near Durham, shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
He is thought to have been returning from a night out when he became involved in a dispute.
He suffered serious head injuries and is still in Newcastle General Hospital. His condition yesterday remained critical, but stable.
Detectives from Derwentside CID arrested two women, aged 43 and 19, from Lilian Terrace.
They questioned the pair at Consett Police Station on Wednesday and yesterday released them on police bail until April 14, pending further inquiries.
Witnesses are asked to call Derwentside CID on (01207) 504204.
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