A WOMAN was left with a broken shoulder and face injuries after a row in a takeaway shop.

Police believe the 27-year-old woman was pushed to the floor by a man she was with in Best Kebab, Northgate, Darlington, at about midnight on Thursday evening.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and later released on police bail.

Acting Inspector Alison Jackson, of Darlington police, said: "There was an altercation between the female and the gentleman that we had in custody, during which I believe she's been pushed by him.

"She's fallen to the floor and sustained the injuries."

The woman was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Shop assistant Kathleen Oakley said: "They came in together but they'd had too much to drink."