Two teenage boys have been arrested in possession of a knife after a raid on a house in Haughton Road, Darlington.
Police forced entry to the property and smashed through the front door with an enforcer.
The house was searched as part of an investigation into a large disturbance on Clifton Road on Tuesday evening.
Two 16-year-olds have been arrested and subsequently been charged with affray and possession of a knife in a public place.
Both have been remanded in custody and will appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court today.
Officers forced entry to the property using an Enforcer, which resulted in damage to the front door. The property was secured by officers when leaving.
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A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged with affray and possession of a knife in a public place following the incident.
"The pair were remanded in custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court today."
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