Two arrested after man stabbed in the neck outside Yorkshire village pub
Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the neck following an altercation oustide a Yorkshire village pub.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was found with a serious knife wound in the village of Melmerby, near Ripon, on Thursday (Dec 4).
North Yorkshire Police said it was called to the village by the ambulance service shortly after 11.30pm.
He was taken to hospital and is still receiving treatment for his injuries.
A statement from the force said: “Two men, one aged in his 40s and one in his 50s, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in police custody at the time of writing.
“It is believed all parties involved are known to each other.
“Anyone who was in the village late on Thursday evening and witnessed a disturbance outside of the George and Dragon Inn who has not yet spoken to the police, is asked to contact us on 101 and pass information for reference number 12250228569.
“Police officers will remain in the village today (Friday 5 December) as they carry out their investigation, please do approach them if you have any information.”
Anyone wishing to pass on information and remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.