North Yorkshire Police say that on Tuesday night (September 17) officers responded to several incidents in the city including chasing suspects on a borrowed bike.
A police spokesman said that in Newgate Market, following ongoing issues in the area, they pursued a man.
They said: “He attempted to evade capture and was arrested for possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and assaulting a police officer.
“Thank you to the vigilant members of the public who reported suspicious activity and supported our efforts.
“Later, we received reports of multiple thefts in local shops. Thanks to the quick response of our officers, three youths were arrested for theft, and one further arrested for possession of a Class B drug.
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