One person hospitalised after being 'stabbed' with a needle in Northallerton

The incident took place on Zetland Street in Northallerton <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
The incident took place on Zetland Street in Northallerton (Image: Newsquest)

One person has been hospitalised after being 'stabbed' with a needle just off the high street in Northallerton.

The incident took place just before 2.30pm on Zetland Street.

A 57-year-old man has been arrested following the attack and the police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "At just before 2.30pm today (Tuesday 02 July 2024) we received a report that a person had been stabbed with a needle on Zetland Street in Northallerton.

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"Officers attended and a 57-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

"The victim has been taken to hospital and a cordon remains in place.

"We’re asking anyone who witnessed the incident that hasn’t spoken to us at the scene to come forward. Please contact 101 and quote reference number 12240117183."

Zetland Street in Northallerton (Image: North News)

Zetland Street in Northallerton (Image: North News)

Zetland Street in Northallerton (Image: North News)