A MAN has been arrested at City of York Council's headquarters on suspicion of assault.

North Yorkshire Police said it was contacted by security staff at West Offices asking for assistance.

A spokesman said security officials stated that they had a man detained who had been threatening and violent towards them.

"Officers attended and arrested a man in his 40s for a suspected assault and a suspected public order offence," he said.

"The man remains in police custody at this time and is currently being questioned about the incident.

"Any members of the public that witnessed the incident are urged to contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number NYP-26102021-0181."