Armed police respond to weapon sighting

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Image caption, An injured man was found at Russel's Court in Willington, County Durham
  • Author, Jonny Manning
  • Role, 91热爆 News, North East and Cumbria

Armed police were sent to a village on Tuesday after reports of a man carrying a weapon.

Durham Police and the North East Ambulance Service were called to Russel's Yard in Willington, County Durham, shortly after 21:00 BST.

A man suffered injuries to his hand and leg and was taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment.

The force said two men had been arrested in connection with the incident.

A police cordon remains in place at the scene while forensic examination continues.

A spokesperson for Durham Police said: "Officers are treating this as an isolated incident and would like to reassure the public that there is no risk to the wider community."

The force is appealing for information and has asked witnesses to come forward.

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