Police step up patrols after 'violent incident' in Haxby
Two people have been arrested following a confrontation on Friday
Last updated 6th Nov 2022
Police in York have arrested two teenagers and have increased patrols in the Haxby area following a violent incident on Friday night.
Officers were called at around 6.30pm on the night of Friday 4 November to reports that an 18-year-old man had suffered a wound to his abdomen, believed to have been caused by a knife.
The ambulance service attended the incident, however, he was not taken to hospital.
A member of the public who tried to help at the scene of the incident, suffered an injury to their hand in doing so.
The suspect, a 16-year-old boy from York, was traced and arrested a short time later on suspicion of wounding with intent. He remains in police custody.
Police also arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of assault. He has since been released from police custody and issued with a restorative diversion scheme.
Police say they are aware that the incident has caused concern among the local community and will be carrying out extra patrols in the Haxby area in the coming days and nights.
Anyone with concerns is being encouraged to speak to officers.