A MAN was treated in hospital for facial injuries after he was attacked in the street by an 18-year-old.

The 62-year-old was taken to University Hospital of North Durham, and later released.

Police said they had been called to an incident in Waterloo Close, Crook, at around 10.30pm on Saturday night, and had arrested a teenager who was under the influence of alcohol.

Witnesses can call PC Andy Boyd at Crook Police Station on 0845 60 60 365.