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THE ALLEGED VICTIM REMAINS IN HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES FOLLOWING AN INCIDENT IN DARLINGTON 15:19, 02 Jun 2025 A man is today seriously injured in hospital after he was allegedly pushed

into a road and hit by a car. Police say the incident happened at just before midnight in Darlington town centre on Saturday. The alleged victim was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital

where his condition has been described as "stable". Another man, in his fifties, was arrested on suspicion of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm before being

released under investigation. Durham Constabulary is now appealing for witnesses. OUR COUNTY DURHAM LIVE NEWSLETTER IS FREE. YOU CAN SIGN UP TO RECEIVE IT HERE. It will keep you up to date

with all the latest breaking news and top stories from in and around County Durham. A spokeswoman for the force said: "Police were called shortly before midnight on Saturday (May 31) to

reports of an assault on Grange Road, in Darlington. A man is believed to have been pushed into the road where he was then struck by a passing vehicle. Article continues below "He was

taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital with serious injuries where he remains today in a stable condition. A man in his fifties was arrested on suspicion of assault with intent to cause

grievous bodily harm. He has since been released under investigation while further enquiries are carried out. "Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information that could

assist the investigation, should contact Darlington CID." The incident happened took place on Grange Road close to Northumberland Street and Coniscliffe Road. The roads appear to have

been closed for several hours. Article continues below North East Ambulance Service has confirmed that it attended, with an ambulance crew joined in the town centre by a specialist paramedic

and clinical team leader. A spokeswoman said: “We received a call at 11.10pm on Saturday 31 May to reports of a road traffic incident on Grange Road in Darlington. We dispatched an

ambulance crew, specialist paramedic and clinical team leader to the scene, and transported one patient to hospital for further treatment.” Quote incident number 485 of May 31 when

contacting police with information. Witnesses can also give information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.