Further arrest following violent disorder in Darlington

A further arrest has been made following violent disorder in Darlington.

Officers attended a property in the Whinfield area this morning and arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of violent disorder.

He was taken to police custody where he remains this afternoon.

Dozens of police officers were deployed to the North Lodge Park area after two large groups of mostly males had gathered shortly after 9pm yesterday (August 5).

This resulted in small pockets of serious violence, which saw bricks being thrown at police officers who attended the scene. 

An 18-year-old man, who was arrested last night on suspicion of violent disorder, assaulting a police officer and possession of a controlled drug remains in police custody where he is being questioned by officers.

Section 60 and 60AA powers were authorised in the area, giving officers enhanced stop and search capabilities and authority to order people to remove face coverings which are intended to disguise or conceal their appearance.

Assistant Chief Constable Richie Allen, from Durham Constabulary, said: “Officers have been working to identify those responsible for last night’s disorder.

“If you were there committing criminal acts, we will do everything in our power to find you and deal with you robustly.”

If you have any information that could assist identifying those responsible for this disorder, please contact us on 101, or use the live chat function on our website.

Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-org.uk