A man has been charged with attempted murder at England’s highest pub
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at the highest pub in England.
Whilst visiting Yorkshire boozer The Tan Hill Inn on Friday, a man in his 40s suffered serious injuries to his arm leading police to charge a man with attempted murder and firearms offenses.
The incident is believed to have taken place at around 22:40pm on Friday 21 July, reports The Manc.
Officers have since said that a 46-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after the victim was hospitalised.
The man has also been charged with causing actual bodily harm and battery, said North Yorkshire police, whilst confirming a woman was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
The woman has since been released on police bail, the added, whilst officers make further inquiries surrounding the incident at the pub.
The man has since been remanded in custody and is expected to make an appearance at York Magistrates’ Court later today, Monday 24 July.
The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, added police, before asking for anyone who had witnessed the incident to come forward with more information.
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A statement released by North Yorkshire police today said: “A 46-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, firearms offences, ABH and battery following an incident at the Tan Hill Inn.
“He is currently remanded into custody and will appear at York Magistrates Court today
“Officers were called to the location in Langthwaite, Richmond at around 10.40pm on Friday 21 July by Yorkshire Ambulance Service after a man was found with serious arm injuries.
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“The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
“A short time later a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and firearms offences. A woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. The woman has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“There were a number of people at the venue at the time of the incident who officers would like to come forward.
“If you witnessed any part of this incident, please contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 01609 643147 or 101 and selecting option 4 – please make sure you are connected to North Yorkshire Police if calling from outside the county.
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