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Two people due in court following attempted murder in Ripon

Two people are due to appear in court today following a serious incident in Ripon.

A 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man from Ripon are due in court today (Tuesday) in connection with an attempted murder incident.

The pair are due to appear at York Magistrates' Court this morning after teenage boy was reported to have been run over by a blue VW Polo car on Sunday (9th March).

The car was reported to have mounted a kerb on King Edward Road at around 8:05pm.

While the victim was on the floor with a severe leg injury, it is believed he was assaulted and possibly struck with a weapon.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment to a broken ankle.

The 17-year-old has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

The 21-year-old man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of a weapon designed or adapted for the discharge of an electric shock.

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