Fourth arrest after boy injured in incident

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The investigation into the incident at Nidd Viaduct was continuing, North Yorkshire Police said

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A fourth arrest has been made in connection with a "violent incident" that left a teenage boy with lacerations in Harrogate.

The 17-year-old was found injured at the Nidd Viaduct, in Bilton, at about 16:45 BST on Wednesday and taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries which were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Police said on Friday that a 17-year-old boy had been arrested in connection with the incident and remained in custody.

Three other boys, one aged 15 and two aged 17, who had earlier been arrested on suspicion of affray were also still in custody, a force spokesperson said.

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A total of four teenagers have been arrested over the incident which happened on Wednesday

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