There’s been a major police operation in York tonight (Saturday).
Armed officers were on the streets of Rawcliffe and Clifton after a young woman was stabbed.
It comes after the Yorkshire Air Ambulance landed on Clifton Backies.
Lindley Road, York
People in the area say a woman was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary. She is being treated for serious injuries at the hospital.
Police activity was centred on Lindley Road.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said tonight: “A serious incident was reported to us at 5.50pm today (Saturday 10 January) at an address on Lindley Road in York.
“A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, believed to have been caused by a knife.”
In an update shortly before 10pm, officers said a 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
During the search, people were being asked by police to stay out of the way “because we don’t want anyone else to get hurt”.
A car was removed on a transporter and Lindley Road was later taped off.
Residents were asked to stay indoors. Armed and non-armed officers were searching for the suspect.
Police ask any witnesses that have not come forward yet to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference NYP-10012026-0340 when providing information.
