Man arrested on suspicion of possessing machete during street fight involving alleged "unknown liquid" attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a machete, whilst a teenager reportedly had a “substance” squirted in his face during a reported fight in Houghton-le-Spring.
The disturbance is reported to have taken place at around 7.20pm last night (April 9) on Newbottle Street.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended where it was understood a group of males had been fighting in the street, and one of them was believed to be in possession of a machete.
“During the altercation, a male – aged in his late teens – was reported to have been squirted with an unknown liquid.
“He was checked over my paramedics at the scene, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
“A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, and he remains in police custody.
“Enquiries into the full circumstances are ongoing.
“Anyone with information should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website.
You can also call 101 and quote reference number: 26000325110.