Man arrested over assault involving bladed weapon

Image source, BBC/Seb CheerImage caption, Police were called to the Leeman Road area on Sunday afternoon

A man has been arrested after an altercation in York which involved a bladed weapon.

North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the Leeman Road area at 14:19 BST on Sunday regarding a fight involving three men.

Two men were found injured at the scene and were taken to hospital for treatment. The force said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

A spokesperson said an extensive search involving armed officers and police dog units was launched for the third man. The man was later arrested on suspicion of serious assault and possession of an offensive weapon at Hull Railway Station.

The arrested man remains in police custody.

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