Police called to altercation in York city centre square

North Yorkshire Police arrived at the scene 1.45pm (Image: Newsquest)

POLICE have been called to an altercation in York city centre.

The incident took place in St Helen’s Square between the Let British Flags Fly group and stall holders representing York’s Amnesty International branch, Global Justice York and York Palestine Solidarity Campaign, among other members of the public today (Saturday, October 17).

North Yorkshire Police officers were called to the incident (Image: Newsquest)

Some involved were seen holding placards with 'Refugees Welcome - Stop the far right', while others held Union Jack and St George's flags.

A disturbance erupted among some people in the crowd, prompting shouts that alerted passers-by.

A spokesperson for York’s Amnesty International branch said it had been in the square since 11am.

The altercation happened in St Helen's Square shortly after 1.20pm today (Saturday, October 17) (Image: Newsquest)

North Yorkshire Police arrived at the scene at 1.45pm.

A police van and four officers were brought to the square, where police attempted to liaise with those involved.

York's Amnesty International branch, along with members of Global Justice York and York Palestine Solidarity Campaign had pitched stalls in the square at 11am before the arrival of Let British Flags Fly shortly after 1pm (Image: Newsquest)

The Press has contacted North Yorkshire Police for comment.