ASSAULT: Police are investigating attack in Consett town centre. Pic by Google Street View
A MAN is seriously ill in hospital after being punched unconscious in a street attack.
The 26-year-old local man was attacked in Consett late on Monday night.
Shortly before midnight, he was assaulted on Victoria Road, close to the Argos and Bet Fred shops.
He was taken to hospital where police say he remains in a serious, but stable condition.
A spokesman for Durham Police said: "A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody at Durham City police office where he is being questioned this afternoon".
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Durham Police on 101, quoting the incident reference number DHM-02082016-000.
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