POLICE cordoned off an area of the city centre in York tonight.

A cordon was in place in Wellington Row outside the Aviva offices close to the River Ouse.

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There were reports locally of a suspect package which was dealt with and police have since confirmed them.

The cordon has now been removed.

York Press: Police have cordoned off Wellington Row in York close to Aviva and the OusePolice have cordoned off Wellington Row in York close to Aviva and the Ouse (Image: UGC)