Police are pictured entering the barbershop in Bishopthorpe Road during this morning's raid Picture: Mike Laycock
TWO men have been arrested during a raid today by police and council officials on a York barbershop.
North Yorkshire Police said that officers had carried out a warrant at businesses premises in Bishopthorpe Road this morning.
"This is in support of City of York Council’s enforcement action against a barber shop for alleged breaches of public health restrictions related to adopting Covid-19 safety measures," said a spokesman.
“Two men from York, aged 30 and 18, have been arrested in connection with the matter and are being held in custody while inquiries continue.”
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