Man arrested after suspected robbery in York city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 14:57 · Archive

A 28-year-old man was arrested after a suspected robbery in York city centre that left the victim requiring medical treatment.

A man in his 20s was reportedly robbed and injured following an altercation in St Sampson's Square, near Shambles Market, in York city centre. The incident occurred at about 3.50am on Saturday, October 24. The victim required medical treatment after the alleged robbery. A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and held in custody for questioning before being remanded by other forces.

North Yorkshire Police said the suspect is also being investigated for a separate suspected fraud offence after officers found a stolen bank card in his possession. Police appealed for witnesses to the incident or anyone who noticed suspicious behaviour nearby, including reports of two men approaching people about mobile phones and possibly offering controlled substances, and the later discovery of missing devices or bank cards.

One of the suspects is described as black, and the other was wearing dark clothing and a cap. Anyone with information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12260209037.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested after suspected robbery leaves victim needing medical treatment in YorkA man has been arrested after a suspected robbery in York city centre which left the alleged victim needing medical treatment.The Press (York) · 4 Nov, 08:08
• Man arrested after suspected robbery leaves victim needing medical treatment in YorkA man has been arrested after a suspected robbery in York city centre which left the alleged victim needing medical treatment.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 4 Nov, 08:08
• Arrest as man ‘robbed’ and left injured after ‘altercation’ in York city centreA man was reportedly robbed and left injured after an “altercation” with another man near Shambles Market in York, police have said.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 3 Nov, 17:06
• Arrest as man ‘robbed’ and left injured after ‘altercation’ in York city centreA man was reportedly robbed and left injured after an “altercation” with another man near Shambles Market in York, police have said.The Press (York) · 3 Nov, 17:06

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · York · St Sampson's Square · Shambles Market

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