Four arrests in murder probe after incident in Haxby Road

As The Press reported, a man in his 20s from the Bradford area died in hospital after police were called to an incident at a home in the Haxby Road area on Saturday night.

A woman and man were also injured. North Yorkshire Police today (Monday, November 25) said the man is in a stable condition in hospital.

The force said a man in his 20s and a man in his 30s, both from the York area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

“They have all been taken into custody where they remain today as the investigation proceeds,” a police spokesperson said.

A scene guard remains in place at the address in Vyner Street and there will continue to be a “significant police presence in the area”, they added.

Numerous police vehicles swooped in Vyner Street, at its junction with Haxby Road, at about 7.20pm on Saturday night.

Police in Haxby Road at its junction with Vyner Street on Saturday night (Image: David Roderick) The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is also reported to have landed near the scene.

Residents were reportedly asked by police not to leave their homes or look out of windows while the incident was ongoing on Saturday night.

Detective Superintendent Fran Naughton, who is leading the investigation for North Yorkshire Police, urged anyone with information to get in touch.

“This has been a fast-moving investigation with teams working around the clock, resulting in four arrests within just over 24 hours of the incident taking place,” she said.

“We know how worrying incidents like this can be for people who live and work in the area and as part of our response we have extra patrols in the area to support the community.

"If anyone has information regarding this incident and has yet to speak to us, please contact us on 101, select option one and give reference 12240214552.”

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Vyner Street residents spoke of their shock after the murder investigation was launched.

“Everything was all lit up with the air ambulance and emergency services last night. So much was going on, it's awful. I'll just be happy when it's sorted out and the police are gone," one resident said.

“I just heard the helicopter flying really low, it landed in Clarence Gardens, then ambulances and police cars going past my window. It's really shocking - something you don't ever expect to see on your doorstep," added another.

A woman lives further down the road described the area as "quiet", adding: "It's just a real shock for all of us to see all of this."