A man armed with an axe allegedly assaulted two people in North Yorkshire last night (Tuesday).
As YorkMix reported, armed police were called to the village of Hambleton near Selby at 6.13pm.
Now police have released more details about the incident.
Gateforth Lane, Hambleton
They were called to an address on Gateforth Lane following reports a 32-year-old man was making threats and had assaulted a man aged in his 20s and woman aged in her 50s while armed with an axe.
Paramedics were called, and the injured people were taken to hospital for treatment.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The suspect made off from the location on foot. He was located and arrested by armed officers on Fox Lane, Thorpe Willoughby, at 8.57pm.
“He remains in police custody for questioning.
“Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident are asked to call North Yorkshire Police.”
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number NYP-02092025-0427