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Man stabbed in York city centre

Police have cordoned off the riverside walk next to the Coppergate Centre. Photographs: Richard McDougall
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A man was stabbed in York last night.

Police received a report at 9.05pm last night (Wednesday) that a 52-year-old man from York had been stabbed in the Walmgate area of the city.

The victim received non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary, where he was treated and later released.

The area of Margaret Street that is taped off

A 44-year-old man from York has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Police enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding what officers describe as an “isolated incident”.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “There are no known risks to the wider public.”

YorkMix reported last night eye witness reports of an ambulance and armed police being called to Margaret Street off Walmgate.

A block and gardens are behind the cordon
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The Piccadilly end of the riverside walk next to the Coppergate Centre
This entrance to the riverside walk is also taped off
Another police van near Coppergate

This morning a block of homes on Margaret Street was still taped off.

And a crime scene cordon is still in place on the riverside walk near the Coppergate Centre.

The police spokesperson said: “An area near to the Castle car park in York has been cordoned off, to allow officers to conduct a full investigation.”

Anyone with any information which would assist the investigation is asked to contact police.

How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and ask for the Force Control Room
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
  • Quote reference number 12210107830