POLICE investigating an attempted raid on a garage have arrested two men.
The pair, both in their twenties and from Horden, east Durham, were questioned about the attack at the ATS Garage in the town's Warren Square.
A garage worker, in his forties, lost consciousness when he was grabbed by the neck as he opened up at 7.50am on Wednesday.
He was treated in hospital for shock and a back injury.
Police believe the raiders tried to open the safe with his dropped keys but fled empty-handed.
A police spokesman said the two men were released on police bail pending further inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterlee CID on 0191-586 2621 or Crimstoppers on 0800 555111.
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