Man in custody following stabbing in York
A 44 year old old's in hospital following the incident in the Walmgate area of the city on Wednesday night
A 44-year-old man from York currently remains in custody following a stabbing in York last night.
Police received a report at 9.05pm on Wednesday (28 April 2021) that a 52-year-old man from York had been stabbed in the Walmgate area of the city.
The victim received non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary, where he was treated and later released.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
Police enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding what officers describe as an “isolated incident”.
There are no known risks to the wider public.
An area near to the Castle car park in York has been cordoned off, to allow officers to conduct a full investigation.
Anyone with any information which would assist the investigation is asked to dial 101, select option 1 and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote 12210107830. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.