Statement on York incident

We were called to reports of a disturbance in the Tang Hall area at approximately 9pm on Friday 26 July 2024.

Officers attended and on arrival separated a large group of people. One person was conveyed to hospital with facial injuries and a police officer was assaulted whilst dealing with the incident.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of assault emergency worker, he was interviewed and later charged.

An investigation is underway to understand the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

We are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as mobile phone footage of what happened to come forward. Please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 12240133967.