A 65-year-old woman was hospitalised after a crash on Stockton High Street.

The woman needed treatment for a head injury after being hit by a Skoda Octavia at 6:45pm on Sunday.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing injury by driving dangerously.

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He has been bailed as enquiries continue.

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A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "A woman received treatment for a head injury following a collision in Stockton.

"The 65-year-old woman was treated at James Cook University Hospital following the collision with a Skoda Octavia around 6:45pm on Sunday 6th October on Stockton High Street.

"A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed whilst enquiries continue."