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BBC News
40 minutes ago
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- BBC News
Man taken to hospital after suspected stabbing in York
A man has been taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound to his chest after being attacked in York city Yorkshire Police said officers were called by the ambulance service to an "incident" in the Walmgate area of the city at about 12:15 force said a cordon had been put in place around the scene, with inquiries to trace the suspect under way.A police spokesperson said it was believed those involved were known to each other and that the wider public were not at risk. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
Investigation continues days after unexplained deaths of next-door neighbours in Scarborough
Investigations are to continue this weekend after two next-door neighbours were found dead in a quiet cul-de-sac in Scarborough. Police were called on Monday to the sudden death of a 69-year-old man on Gatesgarth Close, just five days after the death of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property. The two men's deaths are being treated as unexplained, and residents at two properties on the street were evacuated as a precaution. In an update on Friday, four days after the second fatality, North Yorkshire Police said searches were continuing and a police presence would remain at the scene over the weekend until the investigation is completed. There is no suggestion that there is any risk to the wider community and enquiries so far have not led to any change in this position, police said. A cordon had been put in place at the two properties while an examination with specialist officers took place, with tests being carried out to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have led to their deaths. In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: 'Searches are continuing at properties in Gatesgarth Close in Scarborough today (30 May) and a police presence will remain at the scene over the weekend until all work at the properties has been completed. 'To recap, on Monday 26 May, police were called to the sudden death of a 69-year-old man. Officers became concerned as the death followed a similar incident on 21 May when emergency services were called to the sudden death of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property. 'The investigation is continuing to establish the circumstances that led to their deaths and the cause. 'At this time there is no suggestion that there is any risk to the wider community and our enquiries so far have not led to any change in this position. 'Our thanks go to local people, in particular the residents of Gatesgarth Close for their patience and understanding while we remain at the scene. 'Our thoughts remain with the men's families who are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Man jailed after 80mph police chase in 30mph zone
A drink-driver who led police on a high-speed chase through North and East Yorkshire has been jailed. Anthony Proctor, of West Lutton near Sledmere, was driving a white Vauxhall Astra van on 17 February, when police suspected he had been drinking. The 44-year-old was first spotted speeding off from Norton, before he headed towards Driffield and sped through 30mph zones at 80mph. He was stopped and a breath test in custody found him to be two-and-a-half times the legal limit. On Wednesday at York Crown Court, he was sentenced to nine months in prison, followed by a 15-month disqualification from driving. North Yorkshire Police said Proctor had led the chase for about 20 miles (32km) and only stopped when the road ran out. He was immediately arrested and returned a breath test reading of 93 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit in England is 35 micrograms. The driver was also found to have an expired provisional licence. The force said Proctor was asked if he would describe his driving as dangerous, to which he replied, "Yes, complete stupidity". On 6 March, he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving and driving without a licence or insurance at Scarborough Magistrates' Court. Traffic Sergeant Ryan Lyth, who led the pursuit, said: "Proctor made the dreadful decision to drive his vehicle while drunk – then compounded that by failing to stop when police tried to pull him over. "Instead, he drove dangerously for more than 20 minutes before being caught and arrested." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Drink-driver jailed after 80mph police chase in 30mph zone
A drink-driver who led police on a high-speed chase through North and East Yorkshire has been Proctor, of West Lutton near Sledmere, was driving a white Vauxhall Astra van on 17 February, when police suspected he had been 44-year-old was first spotted speeding off from Norton, before he headed towards Driffield and sped through 30mph zones at 80mph. He was stopped and a breath test in custody found him to be two-and-a-half times the legal Wednesday at York Crown Court, he was sentenced to nine months in prison, followed by a 15-month disqualification from driving. North Yorkshire Police said Proctor had led the chase for about 20 miles (32km) and only stopped when the road ran was immediately arrested and returned a breath test reading of 93 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit in England is 35 driver was also found to have an expired provisional licence. The force said Proctor was asked if he would describe his driving as dangerous, to which he replied, "Yes, complete stupidity".On 6 March, he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving and driving without a licence or insurance at Scarborough Magistrates' Sergeant Ryan Lyth, who led the pursuit, said: "Proctor made the dreadful decision to drive his vehicle while drunk – then compounded that by failing to stop when police tried to pull him over. "Instead, he drove dangerously for more than 20 minutes before being caught and arrested." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
Two next-door neighbours die suddenly in their homes. Now investigators have evacuated the whole street
Residents of a street in Scarborough have been evacuated after the unexplained deaths of two men in separate homes. North Yorkshire Police attended an address in Gatesgarth Close on Monday, with a 69-year-old man found dead inside his property. Concerns were raised after the death followed a similar incident just days previously on 21 May, when emergency services were called to the sudden death of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property. At this stage, it is not known how both men died, and their deaths are being treated as unexplained. As a precautionary measure, residents who live in two adjoining properties have been evacuated and provided with alternative accommodation while an investigation continues. A cordon remains in place at the two properties while an examination with specialist officers takes place, with tests being carried out to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have led to their deaths. A police spokesperson said people might notice officers in full protective clothing and specialist equipment at the scene. They continued: 'We do not believe there are any risks to the wider community at this time. The occupants of the homes in close proximity to the deceased's homes remain in alternative accommodation as a precaution while we work to establish how the men died. 'Our thoughts remain with the men's families who are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time. 'Our thanks go to local residents for their patience and understanding while we work at the scene.'
