A 40-year-old man will appear at Leeds Crown Court next month accused of attempting to murder two children in Beckwithshaw.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
It follows an incident in the village on the morning of Monday last week.
He appeared before York Magistrates Court on Saturday after being arrested by police on Friday and subsequently charged.
The case was sent to Leeds Crown Court on Friday, July 22.
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Woman charged with attempted murder in Harrogate
A woman in her 40s has been charged with attempted murder in Harrogate.
Clare Bailey was due to appear at York Magistrates Court today.
A man, also in his 40s, has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
The two people were arrested on Friday after an incident on Byland Road in Bilton on Thursday.
A woman was taken to hospital with what police described as ‘substantial injuries’.
Forensic officers were called to the scene after the incident.
Today’s update by North Yorkshire Police said the man has been bailed while the investigation continues.
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Man, 40, charged with attempted murder in Beckwithshaw
A 40-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in Beckwithshaw.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
It follows an incident at a house on the main B6161 Otley Road, very close to the local primary school, at about 8.20am on Monday.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today:
“We are continuing to appeal 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 with information can contact the police on 101, press 2 and ask to speak to the major investigation team.
Quote reference number 12220105995 when passing on any information.
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A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Bilton.
A man in his 40s has also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
It follows an incident at a house in Byland Road last night when a woman was seriously injured by what police believe to be a “bladed article”.
A North Yorkshire Police statement this evening said:
“It has also been established this was an isolated incident and it is believed there is no further risk to the wider public.”
The scene on Byland Road this morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Jonathan Sygrove, a senior investigation officer, said:
“We hope this goes some way to reassure the residents of Bylands Road and the surrounding areas.”
Police were called to Byland Road at about 5pm yesterday. Forensic officers also attended the scene.
The woman is the second person in the Harrogate area to be arrested on suspicion of attempted murder today.
This morning a 40-year-old man was arrested for the attempted murder of an 11-year-old child and a 10-year-old child, following an incident in Beckwithshaw on Monday.
Police urged anyone with information on the Bilton incident to call 101, or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers instead on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 12220108308 when providing any information.
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A 40-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of an 11-year-old child and a 10-year-old child, following an incident in Beckwithshaw on Monday.
The man has also been arrested for an assault on an emergency worker.
A 13-year-old child also sustained minor injuries during the incident.
North Yorkshire Police said this morning the man has been released from hospital and is now in police custody for questioning by officers from the major investigation team.
Detective Inspector Steve Menzies, senior investigating officer, said:
“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”.
The police appealed to anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, then pressing option two and asking to speak to the major investigation team.
Quote reference number 12220105995 when passing on any information.
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