16-year-old charged with attempted murder after teenager injured in Harrogate

A teenage boy was found with significant injuries on Claro Road in the early hours of Sunday morning Credit: Google Maps

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after another teenager was attacked in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police found the young man with "significant injuries" after being called to a property on Claro Road at around 12.15am on Sunday, 19 February.

He was taken to hospital for treatment, where his condition is described as critical. His family are being supported by specially trained police officers.

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder a short time later. He cannot be named for legal reasons and will appear at York Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 21 February.

Det Insp Nichola Holden, said: "We know local residents are likely to be concerned by this incident and I hope the quick arrest of a suspect will go some way to reassure them.

"We believe this to be an isolated event with both teenagers known to each other and we are carrying out a full investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding it.”

"Several witnesses have been spoken to or interviewed by officers investigating this incident and we are confident we have spoken to everyone we need to.

"However, if you have any other information which you feel may be relevant, please contact police as soon as possible."