Two men arrested and third sought after incident involving machete in Eastfield
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for help from residents in the Westway and Manham Hill areas of Eastfield after an incident on Tuesday night (July 2).
Shortly after 11pm, officers were called to an address on Westway after receiving reports that a man had a machete.
As officers attended, a number of men ran from the address. One man was stopped by officers nearby and arrested.
A second man was seen to attend another address in Eastfield.
Police secured the property, placed a cordon for the safety of the community, and engaged with the resident of the address through a police negotiator.
Following a stand-off, they identified the second man and arrested him.
A machete has been recovered following searches in the area.
There was a large police presence in Eastfield in relation to this incident, to allow officers to keep residents safe and to locate the offenders.
Enquiries are underway to locate and arrest a third man involved in the incident.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police appealed for any one who may have information that could help their enquiries to come forwards.
A statement on the North Yorkshire Police website read: “We want to reassure our residents that although you may continue to see a higher police presence on the estate, this is due to the investigation which is now ongoing.
“Can you help our investigation? Did you help officers, or have you seen something which will assist our enquiries?
“We are particularly appealing for CCTV footage, doorbell camera, dash, or cycle cam footage in the area of Manham Hill and Westway.
“Did you hear or see anything which can help? Has anyone been in your yard or garden overnight?
“If you can help in any way, please contact the investigating officer via email: [email protected] or call 101 using option 2 to call ext. 51143.”
You can give information anonymously vis Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12240117488.