A 76-year-old man was being questioned by detectives today over an alleged machete attack on another pensioner, police said.

Officers were called to Springwell Road, Jarrow, South Tyneside, at 3.20pm yesterday following reports that a man armed with a large knife was damaging a car.

Northumbria Police said the 66-year-old driver suffered a cut to the face during the incident, and was being treated at South Tyneside Hospital. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

The 76-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wounding and was being questioned by police today.

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