Two in hospital with head injuries after violence breaks out near York Racecourse

Two people have been injured and four arrested following reports of violence between several people in York.
By Susie Beever
Published 16th Jul 2020, 17:48 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2020, 20:16 BST
Police believe there was an altercation involving several peoplePolice believe there was an altercation involving several people
Police believe there was an altercation involving several people

Witnesses saw "at least two vehicles" on land near to Knavesmire, near to the racecourse, North Yorkshire Police said.

A white VW Polo was seen making off from the scene.

Police and paramedics were called to the racecourse after violence involving a number of people erupted, leaving one man with a serious head injury. The man was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment.

Four people have been arrestedFour people have been arrested
Four people have been arrested
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Another man also received hospital treatment for a head injury.

Three men aged 35, 29, and 25, and a 20-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of affray.

Anyone who witnessed or who has information on what happened is being urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.