Men released without charge after boy hurt on farm

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Two men, aged 47 and 71, were questioned about the incident in July

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Two men who were arrested after a teenager suffered suspected electrical injuries at a farm have been released without charge, police have said.

The boy was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition following the incident at Stokesley in Hambleton on 29 July.

North Yorkshire Police confirmed he had since recovered.

The two men, aged 47 and 71, had been held for questioning at the time but have since been released, the force said.

A report by the Health and Safety Executive in relation to the incident is due to be published.

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