There was a police incident in the heart of York today (Thursday).
A number of police vehicles, firefighters and an ambulance were called to Piccadilly this morning at around 10.30am.
York’s Street Rangers were also involved.
YorkMix understands a man jumped into the River Foss close to the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall.
One witness described “chaotic” scenes on Piccadilly as the large emergency services response took place on a street packed with visitors and shoppers.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “”At around 10am this morning, we were called to the River Foss in York following reports of a 40-year-old man in the water.
“The man was rescued from the river and checked over by ambulance crews but sustained no injuries.
“Following further enquiries, the man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and taken into custody.”
We’ve asked North Yorkshire Police if they can give us any more details.