Police have launched an investigation into a disturbance in a North Yorkshire market town that saw a large group of individuals carrying “large objects.”

The incident happened on Northallerton High Street between 9.15pm and 9.45pm yesterday (Tuesday, December 20).

It involved a large group of individuals in the area near the taxi rank on the high street.

Police are asking the public for help in establishing the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Officers are particularly appealing for information from anyone who may have seen two people carrying large objects.

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The force is aware of videos of the incident being circulated on social media and would ask that anyone with footage makes contact with North Yorkshire Police.

A spokesperson said: “Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email charlotte.lancaster@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Charlotte Lancaster.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220224869.”