Man arrested following fire at North Yorkshire doctor's surgery

He's been questioned on suspicion of arson, assault and possessing a knife

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 30th Aug 2023

A ma has been arrested on suspicion of arson after an apparent attack on a member of staff at a GP in Ampleforth.

Police 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.

Officers said the man was also armed with a knife, and a fire had damaged part of the building.

It was extinguished by firefighters and the man was taken into custody.

No serious injuries were reported.

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