A MAN in his 50s needed hospital treatment for head injuries after a fight on Stockton High Street.

Cleveland Police officers attended a report of an altercation near to B&M around 12.30am this morning, Sunday July 25.

A man aged 53 suffered head injuries and was taken to James Cook University Hospital and later released following treatment.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and he remains in police custody at this time.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Stockton CID, on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 123530. 

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