Murder attempt charge after needle stabbing

The man was stabbed with a needle in Zetland Street, Northallerton

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed with a needle in Northallerton.

North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the incident on Zetland Street just after 14:30 BST on Tuesday.

The victim suffered serious injuries but police said he had responded well to treatment in hospital and was expected to make a full recovery.

A 57-year-old man was charged and will appear before magistrates later.

'Isolated incident'

Det Insp Louise Pegg from Hambleton CID said: "This was a very serious incident that has understandably concerned people in Northallerton and the surrounding communities.

"I am pleased that we have now been able to charge a suspect in this case and our investigation will continue.

"I would like to thank the local community for their initial response to this incident and their co-operation as we conducted inquiries immediately after.

“It’s important to stress that we are treating this as an isolated incident, and I urge anyone who has any concerns to speak to officers on patrol or visit the front counter at our force headquarters in Northallerton town centre.”

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