Five people arrested on suspicion of affray following disturbance at property in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has arrested five people after officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the Bilton area of Harrogate.
Officers were called to the incident in the early hours of Friday, May 15, after reports that a group of people were making threats towards the occupant of a property.
Four suspects were initially arrested at the scene, while a fifth person refused to leave a property and continued to make threats.
Specialist police negotiators were deployed and, at around 10.30am, the fifth suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
North Yorkshire Police said officers believe the incident was targeted and confirmed there is no wider threat to the community.
Residents in Bilton saw an increased police presence throughout the day as officers carried out enquiries at several locations linked to the incident.
The five people arrested include four men aged 39, 37, 30 and 20, along with a 19-year-old woman.
All have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in police custody while enquiries continue.