Man remanded over tent attack on teenagers

Benjamin Allerton, of Selby, appeared before York Magistrates Court yesterday accused of the attempted murders of a boy, 16, and girl aged 13.

The pair were camping in a field in Barlby, near Selby, in the early hours of Sunday morning when they were rammed by the vehicle.

The 16-year-old boy from Selby was left with a broken arm and severe bruising and has remained in a serious but stable condition in York District Hospital since the attack.

Allerton was remanded in custody and ordered to reappear at York Crown Court next week.