A 40-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of two children following an incident in a North Yorkshire village.

The man has also been arrested for an assault on an emergency worker.

The 40-year-old was admitted to hospital on Monday, June 20, along with an 11-year-old boy after an incident involving what police described as a "bladed article" in Beckwithshaw, near Harrogate. They both had serious knife injuries.

The boy later had emergency surgery and was described as being in a stable condition.

On Friday, June 24, North Yorkshire Police said the man had been discharged from hospital and was now in custody.

He is being questioned on suspicion of the attempted murder of an 11-year-old and a 10-year-old.

Police have not said whether the 10-year-old was injured in the incident, but said a 13-year-old sustained minor injuries.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Steve Menzies says: “The incident took place around 8:10am both inside and outside a property in Beckwithshaw which is situated on the main road, the B6161 Otley Road, and is very close to the local primary school.

"I reiterate that this incident is not connected to the school, however I am appealing to anyone who may have been dropping off children at the school, or commuters passing by, to check their vehicle dashcam and report any footage that may have captured any part of the incident prior to the attendance of the emergency services.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information, is asked to contact police. Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to the Major Investigation Team.

Please quote reference number 12220105995 when passing on any information.