A police officer was assaulted in Newton Aycliffe (Image: NQ)
A MAN has been arrested following an incident in Newton Aycliffe this morning.
The incident happened on Dalton Way shortly before 11am and saw a 22-year-old arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting a police officer.
He remains in police custody.
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