A MAN has been charged with murder and attempted murder by North Yorkshire Police.

The force received a report of an altercation in a flat in Finkle Street, Selby, at about 8.45am on Tuesday.

When officers arrived they discovered a man had sustained significant and life-threatening injuries, the force said, adding that he was treated at the scene by paramedics, but sadly died.

It said a woman present had also sustained injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A man was arrested.

North Yorkshire Police confirmed tonight that a 36-year-old man has been charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.

He is due to appear in court on Monday.