Police called to altercation in York city centre square
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
North Yorkshire Police attended an altercation in St Helen's Square in York between rival groups on Saturday.
North Yorkshire Police attended an altercation in St Helen's Square in York on Saturday 17 October. The incident involved the Let British Flags Fly group and stall holders representing York's Amnesty International branch, Global Justice York, York Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other members of the public.
Amnesty International and the other groups had set up stalls in the square at 11am. Let British Flags Fly arrived shortly after 1pm. Some people held Union Jack and St George's flags, while others held placards reading 'Refugees Welcome - Stop the far right'.
A disturbance erupted among some people in the crowd, with shouts that alerted passers-by. North Yorkshire Police arrived at the scene at 1.45pm with a police van and four officers, who attempted to liaise with those involved.
How it is being reported
- Police called to altercation in York city centre squareNorth Yorkshire Police has been called to an altercation in York city centre.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 17 Oct, 14:10
- Police called to altercation in York city centre squareNorth Yorkshire Police has been called to an altercation in York city centre.The Press (York) · 17 Oct, 14:10
In this story: North Yorkshire Police · York · Let British Flags Fly · Amnesty International · Global Justice York · York Palestine Solidarity Campaign
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