POLICE cordoned off the area around York Minster after reports of a suspect package.

Tuesday, 21 February 2023 13:39

By Haydn Lewis

North Yorkshire Police say they received a report of suspicious activity outside York Minster at 7.40am this morning (February 21).

North Yorkshire Police say they received a report of suspicious activity outside York Minster at 7.40am this morning (February 21).

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