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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Man stabbed at UK theme park; four arrested, police say

Investigation continuing after early-morning incident at Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire

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Man stabbed at UK theme park; four arrested, police say

A man in his 30s was stabbed at Flamingo Land Resort in Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire, in the early hours of Thursday. North Yorkshire Police said the assault occurred just after 1 a.m. near the onsite store, and the victim was rushed to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the stabbing. A 22-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incident. A 22-year-old woman, a 54-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man, all from the Teesside area, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They remain in custody for questioning.

Police said the incident occurred just after 1 a.m. near the onsite store at Flamingo Land. The victim is receiving treatment for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, and investigators are pursuing information from witnesses to establish a timeline and any potential motive. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 as the investigation continues.


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