A police cordon is in place in York city centre following an incident in the area.

A North Yorkshire Police cordon has been in place outside Ramsdens, a pawnbroker and currency exchange shop in Market Street, near Superdrug.

It has been in place since around 1.15pm - and police officers remain on the scene.

A window has been smashed, and a bike has been left lying on the ground outside the shop.

The Northern Echo: The scene outside Ramsdens in YorkThe scene outside Ramsdens in York (Image: Newsquest)

More to follow.