THREE people have been arrested after a woman was allegedly sprayed in the face with a gas before having cash stolen from her. 

The incident was reported in the Hardwick area of Stockton at around midday on Saturday.

Police were called to a report of a group of people allegedly causing damage to a property in Scurfield Road, Stockton.

A woman in her late teens was then reportedly assaulted with a form of gas being sprayed in her face and allegedly robbed of around £100 in cash.

Officers and a special constable from Stockton’s IRT C team attended the call.

Three people have been arrested.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of robbery, criminal damage and common assault.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage.

A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage.

All three arrested persons were released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, reference 098883.