Police deploy vans to Ouse Bridge in York city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 13:07 · Archive

North Yorkshire Police sent three vans to Ouse Bridge in York on Friday evening at 8.40pm. The deployment came whilst the city centre was busy with people celebrating the start of the weekend.

The force has not yet disclosed why so many vehicles and officers were sent to the scene. The bridge remained open throughout the incident.

At the time, the city centre was full of racegoers returning from the last Friday meet of the season at the Knavesmire racecourse. There were also large numbers of students, local residents and other visitors enjoying York's nightlife.

How it is being reported

• Police out in force near Ouse Bridge last nightPolice were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 10 Oct, 11:32
• Police incident on York bridgePolice were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.The Press (York) · 10 Oct, 11:32

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · Ouse Bridge · York · Knavesmire

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