A MAN is said to have got on a bus after a woman was allegedly attacked with a knife at a house.
Police were called to an address on Edward Avenue, Bowburn, near Durham, at around 5.30pm on Wednesday evening following reports that a man had broken into the address and assaulted the woman.
"The suspect made off on foot towards Prince Charles Avenue before travelling by bus towards West Cornforth where he was located and arrested by officers," said a Durham Police spokesman.
"Both the suspect and victim, who are believed to be known to each other, sustained injuries however they are not believed to be life-threatening.
"A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, our investigations are ongoing."
Anyone with any information should contact Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting reference number 338 of March 14.
Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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