A young woman was said to have suffered an injury after a police incident in a North Yorkshire town.
North Yorkshire Police said it arrested a 36-year-old man in Station Parade, Harrogate, at 10.46am today (Monday, August 26) in connection with the incident.
It followed reports that a young woman had suffered a minor injury as she was walking in Cambridge Street at around 10.32am, police said.
A police spokesperson said the woman had undergone medical checks as a precaution.
They added: "The suspect remains in custody for questioning. A small, bladed article has been recovered following a search of the suspect.
"This is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.
"Witnesses or anyone with information or video footage of the incident are urged to come forward to support the investigation."
Please email Jack.Sellers@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option two, and ask for Jack Sellers.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12240155058 when providing details.
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