Man in critical condition – five arrests after York stabbing

North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to an address in Micklegate at around 3.20pm yesterday (February 19) after a violent incident had taken place.

They said that a man in his 40s had received wounds consistent with a stabbing and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

As reported by The Press, a cordon was originally put up in the street overnight but was reduced to two properties in Trinity Lane by this morning (Friday).

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The one-way entrance to the street from Micklegate was still closed off with police tape and no entry signs at 7am, however the entrance from Bishophill Junior up to the no entry signs was accessible.

A police spokesperson said: “Detectives are leading an investigation, which continues today. There is a police presence in the area as officers carry out enquiries and support the community.”

Two men and three women, aged between 28 and 58, have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody, police said.

Anyone who has information that they have yet to share can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. Please quote reference NYP-19022026-0285.