Police operation in York city centre

Update: Man flees scene after two injured found in downtown York

Police are dealing with an incident in York city centre.

A large police cordon has cordoned off part of Dame Judi Dench Walk next to the Museum Gardens.

Police officers have been on site since today (Friday, August 9) at around 1:30 p.m.

A police cordon has been set up on Dame Judi Dench Walk, near the Museum Gardens. (Image: Employee)

At 1.30 p.m., an unmarked police vehicle was parked in front of the Museum Gardens at the entrance to Museum Street and had driven away at 1.50 p.m.

Witnesses at the scene said a police car and an ambulance left the scene at around 1:20 p.m.

The police cordon in Dame Judi Dench Walk (Image: Employee)

Another witness said he saw a police car with its siren on leaving the Marygate car park shortly before 1.50pm.

The police cordon at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, August 9 (Image: Employee)

The public could still pass through the cordoned off section of Dame Judi Dench Walk – either by using the walkway closer to the Ouse or by turning around and walking through the Museum Gardens.

Two police officers formed the cordon and stood on either side of the tower at the foot of Marygate.

Near the tower inside the barrier, a mountain bike was seen lying on its side on the ground.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “We were called to a report of an assault in the Marygate area of ​​York which occurred at around 12.45pm today. A male suspect subsequently fled the scene.

“Upon arrival we found two men with injuries, one of whom was taken to hospital for treatment.

“The investigation is still at an early stage and is still ongoing.

“If you saw anything that could assist our investigation, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 12240143474.”