Five men arrested after armed brawl in Middlesbrough

Cleveland Police said the fight involving a group of armed men was an "isolated incident"

One man was injured and five men arrested after a fight involving a group of men armed with weapons in Middlesbrough.

The brawl broke out on Bishop Street at about 01:40. One man was treated in hospital for injuries to his hand, Cleveland Police said.

The force said bladed weapons were used by a group of men who fled the scene in a vehicle.

Five men, aged between 19 and 38, remain in custody.

Police described it as an isolated incident and said there were extra patrols in the area.