Search continues in York for Rory Johnson…appeal for Clifford Street assault witnesses

Extensive police enquiries are ongoing and river searches have resumed in the effort to find Rory Johnson in York.

The 29-year-old from Skipton was last seen by the friend he travelled to York with at 12.15am on Friday 20 November 2015, when Rory left the York Central Travel Lodge on Piccadilly where they were staying the night.

It has been established that Rory went to a nearby pub with a fellow hotel guest having earlier met him and his father in The Postern Gate Wetherspoon pub at around 11.30pm on Thursday.

Witness appeal following assault in York

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Clifford Street, York.

The incident happened outside Subway between 2.30am and 2.45am on Sunday 8 November.

A 21 year old man from Selby was assaulted and he sustained serious facial injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information, is asked to contact police. Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to DC Andrea Robinson in the York Serious Crime Team.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12150198422 when passing on information.

Counter Terrorism Awareness Week launches today

Police in the UK are today, Monday 23 November, launching the second national Counter Terrorism Awareness Week (#CounterTerrorismUK) reminding the public that they have a key role in helping to prevent and protect the UK from the threat of terrorism.

Recent events in Paris have brought into sharp focus the type and scale of threat posed by international terrorism, and the relationship between the police and the public needs to be stronger then ever before to counter this threat.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, from the UK Counter Terrorism Policing Network said: “I cannot overstate the importance of the role that the public plays in helping to protect the UK against the threat of terrorism. Since the threat level was raised to ‘severe’ last year, police activity has increased accordingly in terms of number of arrests and investigations we’re carrying out. But just as importantly, we’re getting more calls and more information from the public which is vital to us.
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Latest planning application for the Westfield Ward

Green Lane Fish and Chip shop to be converted into flat

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

Acomb

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Westfield

The former Fish and Chip shop on Green Lane may be converted into a flat. The Fish and Chip business, which has already closed, was a source of complaint from some nearby residents who were inconvenienced by illegal parking connected with the take-away. A return to residential use is likely to be welcomed by many.

Location: Green Lane Fish And Chips 6 Green Lane Acomb York YO24 3DB

Proposal: Conversion of hot food takeaway (use class A5) to 1no. flat (use class C3)

Ref No: 15/02553/FUL

Applicant: Mrs Jean Richardson Contact Ged Hardgrave Consultation Expiry Date 14 December 2015Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level DEL

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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site. http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received

North Yorkshire Police under scrutiny today

North Yorkshire Police 43 officers under strength

Papers published for a public meeting – which is being web cast today – reveal that North Yorkshire Police are employing 43 fewer officers than their budget would fund.

There are now a total of 1350 officers working in the County (which includes York).

However 192 PCSOs are also employed – 9 more than budgeted.

The “scrutiny” meetings will also consider some worrying trends in crime levels. As previously reported there have been increases in the number of some types of crime committed in parts of York. Comparative figures for the whole county have now been published.

The report – which can be read by clicking here – also details the police response

The panel has introduced an innovative opportunity for residents to ask questions during the meeting (which starts at 9:30am) using Twitter. You can post your question on Twitter using #NYPscrutiny. There will be a cut off point for asking questions, this will be announced during the meeting. Given the size of the County this seems to us to be a good idea.

What’s on: Partners in crime: an evening with Mari Hannah and Kate Ellis

Tue 24 Nov: 6.30pm – 7.30pm : York Explore Library

Partners In Crime Poster Pic If you love police procedural don’t miss crime writers Mari Hannah (creator of the Kate Daniels novels) and Kate Ellis (author of the Wesley Peterson series) interviewed about their lives in crime writing by Chris Titley from The York Mix this November.

Mari will also be introducing her new standalone thriller The Silent Room, while Kate has a new novel out in her series featuring DI Joe Plantagenet, set in the northern city of Eborby….now does that remind you of anywhere?

Please book via www.feelinginspired.co.uk or in person at any Explore York Library.

Tickets are £4.50 or £3.50 with a YorkCard

Bar available on the night.

Adults 16+