Hull woman charged after group dispute with knife

Rachael Shipley appeared in court today (27th June)

Police were called to the incident on Wednesday
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 27th Jun 2025

A woman from Hull has appeared in court today (27th June) after she was arrested following a group dispute on Wednesday (25th June).

Rachael Shipley, who's 47-years-old, has been charged with possessing a knife in public.

A 49-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and will remain in custody.

Shipley was also charged with threatening with a bladed article relating to a different incident.

A Humberside police spokesperson said: "A woman has been charged after we were called to reports of an altercation between a group of people on Hessle Road in Hull at around 12.35pm on Wednesday, 25th June.

"Rachael Shipley, of Sefton Street in Hull has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place, and affray.

"She was also arrested and charged with threatening with a bladed article in connection with a separate incident yesterday (Thursday, 26th June).

"She has been remanded to appear at Hull Magistrates Court today.

"Following the Hessle Road incident, a 49-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody assisting with ongoing enquiries at this time."

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