Police are urgently appealing for witnesses, doorbell and dashcam footage to assist an attempted murder investigation in Ripon.
A teenage boy was reported to have been run over by a blue VW Polo car when it mounted a kerb on King Edward Road at around 8:05pm on Sunday (9th March).
While he 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.
Extensive police enquiries began in the Ripon area which resulted in the arrest of two attempted murder suspects, a 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy.
They remain in custody for questioning while enquiries continue.
The VW Polo and another vehicle linked to the suspects have been recovered for forensic examination.
A police spokesperson said:
“Detectives are appealing witnesses to the incident to come forward as a matter of urgency as they work to establish the full circumstances of this deeply concerning incident.
“They are also appealing for nearby residents with doorbell cameras and motorists with dashcams who were in the King Edward Road area of Ripon on Sunday at around 8pm, to check for relevant footage.
“If you can help in any way, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.
“If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make an online report.”
Please quote reference number 12250042702 when providing details.

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