TWO teenagers have been arrested following an attack which left a Bishop Auckland man with a broken arm.

A 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old youth were questioned at Bishop Auckland police station yesterday and bailed until Thursday.

Officers want to interview a third person about the incident, in Cleveland Avenue, in the town, at 10.40pm on Friday.

Police said the 46-year-old man was walking home from Mr B's takeaway, in Cockton Hill Road, when he became involved in an argument with a gang of teenagers, leading to the attack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Craig Nelson on (01388) 603566.