AN elderly man was assaulted during an altercation with three off-road motorbikers.

The victim was in the Stamfordham allotments in The Grove, near Consett when three motorbikers drove past on their way to fields near the Gill Bridge viaduct.

Police say one of the bikers, wearing green and white leathers, shouted and swore at the elderly man, then physically assaulted him.

The incident happened at about 11am on Saturday, November 26.

  • Anyone with information about the incident is asked to ring Consett Police on 101.