Urgent appeal following serious wounding incident at a flat in Acomb

*** Update 11 March 2025 *** All five men have been interviewed and released on conditional bail while enquiries continue. The victim is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Appeal issued on 10 March 2025...

Following a wanted person appeal earlier today (Monday 10 March 2025), a 35-year-old local man has been arrested on suspected of being involved in a violent incident at a flat on Middleton Road, Acomb, at around 6.10pm on Sunday (9 March 2025).

The victim, a local man aged in his 40s, suffered serious injuries and is currently receiving hospital treatment.

Three men, aged 56, 49 and 27, were arrested shortly after the incident. A 40-year-old man was arrested earlier today (Monday 10 March) in connection with the investigation.

They are being held in custody for questioning.

Witnesses to the incident are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, information can also be reported to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by making an online report.

Please quote reference number 12250042649 when providing details.

Reassurance patrols have been stepped up in the Acomb area while the investigation continues.

It is believed to have been an isolated incident with no known threat to the wider community.