POLICE have questioned a Bishop Auckland man following an alleged assault on a 40-year-old man.

The victim was treated for head injuries in Darlington Memorial Hospital following the incident outside the Late Shopper, in Proudfoot Drive, Woodhouse Close estate, Bishop Auckland, at 4.50pm on Wednesday.

Police made an arrest later the same night and released a man on short-term bail while they make more inquiries. Witnesses are asked to call police on (01388) 603566.