TWO men have been arrested after a third man suffered head injuries in a street disturbance.

At 8.20pm on Wednesday, July 16, police were called to Hylton Bank, Sunderland, following reports of a group of around ten men fighting, one armed with a metal bar.

Officers found a 45-year-old man with head injuries. He was taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Subsequent enquiries revealed the incident followed a verbal altercation at the nearby Comrades Club.

Two men, aged 39 and 30, have been arrested on suspicion of unlawful wounding. They are being interviewed by police.

Any witnesses should call police on asked to contact police on 101, extension 69191.