A boy was run over then attacked in Ripon – and police have launched an attempted murder investigation.
The teenager was reported to have been run over by a blue VW Polo car when it mounted a kerb on King Edward Road at around 8.05pm yesterday (Sunday).
While he was on the floor with a severe leg injury, he was then “further assaulted and possibly struck with a weapon”, police believe.
King Edward Road, Ripon
The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment to a broken ankle.
Police have arrested two attempted murder suspects, a 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy.
They remain in custody for questioning.
The VW Polo and another vehicle linked to the suspects have been recovered for forensic examination.
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward as a matter of urgency as they work to establish the full circumstances of this deeply concerning incident.
They’re also asking nearby residents with doorbell cameras and motorists with dashcams who were in the King Edward Road area of Ripon on Sunday at around 8pm, to check for relevant footage.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, and ask for the Force Control Room
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250042702