Report of boys fighting in Nether Poppleton, York

Police were contacted at 3.55pm Monday 17 April with a report of a fight between two boys near to the old Manor School ground in Nether Poppleton, York. The person reporting the incident stated they believed a knife was present.

Officers attended the scene and located the victim who had left the scene unharmed. An 11-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and is assisting police with enquiries.

Ref 12230068402.

UPDATE 19 April 2023

The 11-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail while further enquries are carried out. The investigation remains onoing.