Two men appear in court over alleged attack involving golf club and saw in Northumberland town

Two men have appeared in court following an alleged armed skirmish involving a golf club and a saw which left a man in hospital.

Police were called to Bedlington in Northumberland on Saturday night following reports of a disturbance.

Both Sean Thompson and Daniel Simmons were later charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

Northumbria Police said a 48-year-old man suffered “serious but non-life threatening injuries”.

A police spokesman said: “Two men have been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon following a report of a disturbance in Bedlington.

“Sean Thompson, 48, of Half Moon Street, Stakeford and Daniel Simmons, 20, of Harrington Gardens, Stakeford have appeared before magistrates in Bedlington.