Police are searching for two men after two 15-year-old boys were assaulted outside a nightclub.

It happened at the traffic lights outside of Vibe nightclub in Peterlee, County Durham, last Wednesday (July 17).

Two boys, both of 15, were reported to have been assaulted.

One was left with serious injuries, police said.

Officers investigating the alleged attack believe two men were involved, and think they may have been driving a grey or silver BMW.

They are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for Durham Police said: “If you witnessed the incident, please contact PC Roeves via laura.roeves@durham.police.uk, or call 101 quoting incident number 362 of July 17.”