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Carlton Miniott: Man arrested after five-hour rooftop standoff

BBC/Oli Constable North Yorkshire Police were called to Carlton Miniott in the early hours of 9 JuneBBC/Oli Constable
North Yorkshire Police were called to Carlton Miniott in the early hours of Friday

A man has been arrested after a five-hour rooftop standoff with police in North Yorkshire.

Officers were called to Carlton Road, in Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk, at about 00:50 BST after reports a man had been injured with a samurai sword.

On arrival a man at the property climbed onto the roof where he remained until about 06:30.

Police said a 28-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said a 23-year-old woman and a 24-year old man who were also at the property were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three remain in police custody.

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