Two men arrested after alleged attack on woman in Sunderland

Police say an assault took place at 5.15pm in Pallion Park on Thursday.

A 23-year-old remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of assault, and a 26-year-old has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Police were in the street in connection with an assault in Pallion Park.

"The assault happened at 5.15pm when a woman was attacked.

"She was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

"A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is in police custody.

"A second man, aged 26, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife and has been released under investigation.

"It’s believed those involved are known to each other.

"Any witnesses should ring Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 893 051017 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."