POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Haydon Bridge in the early hours of Monday morning.

The assault happened around 2am, in Shaftoe Street. The woman, aged 35, suffered a head injury and received hospital treatment.

Officers are carrying out inquiries into the assault and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 126 290816 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.