AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a teenager was seriously assaulted in a Darlington street this morning.

The victim was left with a deep cut to his arm after the incident in Lowe Street, which took place around 3am.

Police confirmed the victim, also aged 18, was awaiting hospital treatment but said his injuries are not life-threatening.

Officers are still investigating the scene of the assault, which took place at the rear of a property in Selbourne Terrace, which backs on to Lowe Street.

Anyone who witnessed the assault is urged to contact police on 101.