Four arrested after man suffers 'potentially life-threatening' injuries in attack on Yorkshire coast

Police investigating the assault at a property on Marshall Avenue, Bridlington, at 7.40pm on Saturday have described the man's injuries as "potentially life-threatening".

Four men have been arrested in connection with the attack.

Senior Investigating Officer Christine Calvert said: “I want to reassure the local community that I believe this to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wide public.

“The four men that have been arrested will be questioned about the incident and I would appeal for anyone that has information about the incident to contact us.”

Anyone with information that would help with our investigation should call police on 101, quoting log 511 of August 15.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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