A man in his 60s has been arrested following an incident in Darlington over the weekend.

Police say they were called to reports of a "public order incident" on Fulthorpe Avenue just before 9pm on Saturday (November 16).

A man, aged 68, was arrested in connection with the incident but has been released whilst an investigation begins.

No details about what is alleged to have taken place have been revealed.


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A police statement reas: "Police were called shortly before 9pm on Saturday (November 16) to reports of a public order incident on Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington.

"Officers attended and arrested a 68-year-old man in connection with the incident.

"He has since been released under investigation while further enquiries are carried out."