Appeal for man spotted with ‘large knife’ in James Street

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man was seen running around a busy area just outside York city centre with what looked to be a ‘large knife’

It happened at 3.45pm on Sunday November 16 in James Street, between Morrisons and Lidl link road, and a man was seen running into the bushes with what looked like a large knife.

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Police said the suspect is described as a man in his late teens, approximately 5ft 11in, slim build, with medium length dark hair; he was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, black trouser bottoms and black trainers.

“We’re particularly appealing for information about a man seen at the same time matching the description above, and also if anyone was passing by at the time, either on foot or in a vehicle with dashcam,” said a spokesperson for the force.

Please email callum.johnstone@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help the police’s investigation, call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Callum Johnstone, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250216705 when passing on information.

Within 30 days of this appeal, you can submit relevant video and images to us here.