Man charged with arson after police called to North Yorkshire GP surgery

He's also been charged with assault and possession of a knife

Ampleforth GP surgery
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 31st Aug 2023

A man has been charged with arson, assault and possession of a knife after police were called to a GP's surgery in North Yorkshire.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the doctor's surgery at around 12:25pm on Tuesday 29 August, to reports of an assault on a member of staff.

A fire had damaged part of the building, before being extinguished by firefighters.

No serious injuries were reported.

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