A DISTURBANCE involving 15 to 18 youths resulted in one of them being taken to hospital early on Saturday.

The incident happened at about 12.30am in the King Street area of Barnard Castle, County Durham.

One of the youths was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital where he was treated for facial injuries.

Detectives in Bishop Auckland CID, who are investigating the incident, are keen to speak to anybody who was in the area around that time.

Anybody with information should contact them on (01388) 603566.