Police are investigating an 'altercation' in County Durham woods which saw two men demand information from their victim.
The men approached the victim in woods near Lidl in Peterlee on the afternoon of Thursday, June 11.
A Durham Police spokesperson confirmed an investigation has been launched and they are working to identify those involved.
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They said: "An investigation has been launched following a reported altercation in a wooded area close to Lidl, Peterlee, on Thursday, June 11.
"The incident is believed to have happened at around 3.15pm, when two men were alleged to have approached the victim and demanded information.
"Inquiries are currently underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and to identify those involved."