Teenager charged after man suffers critical head injuries in Scarborough

A group altercation is believed to have happened

A man in his 40s was left in a critical condition
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 6th Jan 2026

A teenager has been remanded in custody following a serious assault investigation in Scarborough.

19-year-old Leon Upson has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and other drugs offences.

A man in his 40s was left in a critical condition after an altercation on a crossroad in Scarborough on Tuesday 30th December.

The victim suffered serious head injuries.

A group were believed to have been involved.

A 34-year-old woman and another 19-year-old man were arrested in connection with the incident.

The woman has been released under investigation, and the man under conditional bail.

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