Police presence in the Bilton area following an alleged altercation that left a teenage boy in hospital
It was on Wednesday that officers found a 17 year old with lacerations near Nidd Viaduct
A Police presence remains in the Bilton area near Harrogate following an alleged altercation on Wednesday.
It's after a 17 year old boy suffered lacerations near Nidd Viaduct and was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.
2 15 year old boys and 2 17 year olds - who were arrested in connection with the incident - have now been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Chief Inspector Carol Kirk from North Yorkshire Police previously said:
“There is no room for this level of violence in North Yorkshire and a full investigation is now underway. I would urge anyone who has any information to contact us immediately.
“The victim is receiving treatment in hospital but thankfully hasn’t suffered any serious injuries.
“Harrogate is a close community and understandably an incident like this will bring great concern to the public. We will be increasing patrols in the area this evening and anyone who has any concerns should speak to an officer."
Police say they have been carrying out extensive enquiries as part of this investigation, but anyone with information who has yet to report it can contact us on 101 and select option 1, quoting reference NYP24-07-2024-0352.
They are also highlighting ways people can share information about this incident or others anonymously.
You can pass on information anonymously by phoning the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.
There is also a dedicated service provided by Crimestoppers for 11 to 18-year-olds called Fearless.
Their website tells you how you can share information without giving your name and explains more about what happens when you do. It also has a section for parents and professionals who work with children and young people.
Please provide reference number NYP-24-07-2024-0352 when using either service if your information is about this incident.