Man stabbed at countryside barbecue near Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales

A man from Manchester who had travelled to the Yorkshire Dales for a group barbecue has been stabbed.
By Grace Newton
Published 29th May 2020, 13:20 BST
Updated 29th May 2020, 13:22 BST
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The Manchester group were gathered at Barden Bridge, near Bolton Abbey, on Thursday evening when an altercation broke out at around 8pm.

It is believed the attacker and the victim knew each other.

The victim, in his 30s, had driven from Manchester for a barbecue at the beauty spot with friends.

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He suffered serious knife injuries and drove himself to hospital where he continues to receive treatment today. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Detectives believe it was an isolated incident and have arrested a man in his 20s from Manchester.

He currently remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or helped the victim, is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and quote reference 12200089719.

You can also email [email protected] quoting the same reference number.

Gathering in groups from separate households is still forbidden under lockdown restrictions.