A MAN who suffered a serious head injury in an attack at a York house remains in hospital.

The 27-year-old was assaulted at a property in Moore Avenue, off Osbaldwick Lane, at about 7.20pm on Thursday.

Armed North Yorkshire Police officers and a dog unit were sent to the disturbance, and the man's injuries were initially thought to be life threatening.

A police spokesman said yesterday the man is now in "a stable condition" at Hull Royal Infirmary.

A 36-year-old woman arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding with intent in connection with the incident has been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information about the incident should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, email YorkCID@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or phone Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.