TWO men have been arrested in connection with an alleged stabbing in a North Yorkshire market town.

North Yorkshire Police said the attack was believed to have happened in a flat at Barbeck, Thirsk, at around 11pm last night.

"The victim is a 28-year-old local man who walked to a nearby pub on Ingramgate, where an ambulance was called," said a force spokesman.

"Three minor wounds on his back were treated at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough before he was discharged."

He said the arrested men, both aged 39, remained in custody for questioning while inquiries continued.

He urged anyone with information to call police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference NYP-23102015-0607.