Two men urged to come forward over flag incident

The flag with a "threatening message" was placed on the city walls near Walmgate, police say

Police investigating the placing of a flag with a "threatening message" on York's city walls have appealed to trace two men who came to a woman's aid.

North Yorkshire Police said the flag was placed on the walls near Walmgate on Tuesday.

A woman walked into the pole that was holding the flag and was followed and verbally abused by a man at about midday, until two men intervened, police said.

A 54-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident but has since been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.

Officers made a fresh appeal for information and urged the two men and any other witnesses to come forward.

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