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North Yorkshire Police has issued an update after Sam Diatta died following a disturbance at York jeweller's Mappin and Webb in Coney Street

Police update after man died following disturbance at jeweller's shop
North Yorkshire Police has issued an update after Sam Diatta died following a disturbance at York jeweller's Mappin and Webb in Coney Street.

LIVE: Updates as fire breaks out in market town car park outside Tesco

LIVE: Drama as fire breaks out at Tesco superstore car park and store evacuated

Alan Garbutt was found dead in a flat in Guisborough on Monday morning. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man who died in block of flats named as 'beloved dad, grandad and brother'

Weapons and drugs seized during raid on a Stockton home. Picture: CLEVELAND POLICE

Front door smashed down in dramatic drugs raid on North East house

Cannabis plants seized from a house on Kingsley Road, Stockton. Pictures: CLEVELAND POLICE

330 cannabis plants worth £190,000 seized during police raid

Banned driver with 'dreadful' record back behind bars after being caught twice

Banned Darlington driver with 'dreadful' record back behind bars after being caught twice

A banned driver who got behind the wheel of a car after downing 15 pints was stopped after police recognised his distinctive beard.

Banned driver who downed 15 pints before getting in car caught due to his distinctive beard

Police are investigating the double death in North Shields. Pictures: NORTH NEWS

First pictures of scene where two people were found dead at North East home

101,143 cigarettes and 40.40kg of hand-rolling tobacco were seized from the premises. Picture: GOOGLE

The North East corner shop that's been shut down after HMRC crackdown

Emergency services were summoned to reports of fire and small explosion at house in Horden, in July, 2020
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man found out growing drugs isn't smart the hard way when house exploded

David Morton jailed for nine months for intimidating prison officer at HMP Durham Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Ex-inmate back behind bars after reversing towards officer outside Durham Prison

Michael Francis, facing sentence next month after his conviction on charges of assault and damage
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham woman speaks of the 'monster' who abused her after his conviction

Man arrested for dangerous driving after BMW leads North East on cross-border pursuit Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Man arrested for dangerous driving after BMW leads police on cross-border pursuit

General view of Fawdon Wine Centre on Fawdon Park Road Picture: LDRS

Shop where booze was 'sold' to 13-year-olds wants to be able to sell drink again

Paedophile raped school girl during campaign of sexual abuse over FIVE years

He raped a schoolgirl and abused her for five years - now he's where he should be

Police release image of suspect after victim is sprayed with suspected ammonia

Victim was sprayed with 'substance' leading to 'serious injuries'

Prison dealers making £10,000 a week as black market thrives in North East jails

Exclusive Prisoners making £10k a week in North East jails with drugs, booze and illegal phones

WhatsApp users warned of 'Hi Mum' scam that tricks people out of thousands (PA)

WhatsApp users warned of 'Hi Mum' scam that tricks people out of thousands

The White Lives Matter banner hung from Clifford's Tower in York

Shock as 'racist' banner flown from popular landmark - and is later removed

Police seize £55k worth of cocaine, MDMA and ketamine in North East drugs crackdown

Police seize £80k worth of cocaine, MDMA and ketamine along with £55k cash

In the video, which was shared on Twitter and Facebook on Sunday (August 7), around 70 bikers could be seen riding over pavements, pulling wheelies, and revving their engines as they drove next to a police car with its blue lights on. Pictures: SUBMIT

Video captures the moment 'moron' off-road bikers pull wheelies past police cars

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a murder investigation was launched following the death of a man in his 60s.

Block of flats cordoned off as police investigate alleged murder of man

An approximate location of where the incident happened Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

Man crashes car on busy stretch of A19 - and then abandons it

Picture: Incidents on Teesside and County Durham

Two people hit by a bus in town centre as emergency services dealt with incident

Hartlepool scout leader and ParkRun photographer, Nigel Shaw, in court after his sick attraction to boys was uncovered. Picture: AGENCY.

Sick Scout leader BANNED for life after being caught with pictures of young boys

LIVE: The latest traffic, travel and breaking news from across the region

County Durham crash RECAP: Severe delays after four-vehicle crash on A1(M)

Inmate hides in industrial bin during brazen drug-smuggling prison plot

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Prisoners wheeled out in bins to smuggle drugs into Holme House prison

Drug addict Cory Davison used a stolen bank card to buy a McDonald’s after creeping into a house and grabbing a pensioner’s wallet before spending £18 on food. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

McDonald's-loving thief broke into home to pay for £18 worth of food

The pair were arrested after a video showed a couple having sex in Concert Square, Liverpool. Picture: GOOGLE

North East man charged after pair filmed having sex in busy city centre

Ali Reza Ghaisar, inset, died following a collision on Hylton Road in Sunderland. Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/GOOGLE

Family release picture of man who died in suspected hit and run

Helmsley House in Guisborough, where the incident took place. Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

Murder investigation launched after man in his 60s dies on the scene

Burglar Liam Blakey was recognised on cctv from a nearby house after committing the crime in June
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Burglar took keys to family's Audi car in break-in at their County Durham home

Husband who smothered wife with pillow while on holiday in North East admits murder

Husband who smothered wife with pillow while on holiday in North East admits murder

Carl Eland died last summer following an alleged hit-and-run in Middlesbrough. Picture: CLEVELAND POLICE

Cyclist left bleeding from head, nose and ears after being involved in hit-and-run

Bradford Crown Court and a file picture of a pony

Man jailed for having sex with pony after creeping into its field at night

Rural post office has glass smashed and cash and stamps stolen in midnight burglary

Post Office has glass smashed and cash and stamps stolen in midnight burglary

On Saturday (August 6) and Sunday (August 7), several reports of off-road bikers riding dangerously in Middlesbrough and Redcar were spotted driving over pavements, pulling wheelies, and flouting road laws. Picture: INCIDENTS ON TEESSIDE AND COUNTY

Disbelief as 'morons' on bikes terrorise residents and drive on wrong side of road

The approximate location where the incident happened Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

Woman taken to hospital after car catches fire after crashing into roundabout

Mayhem and violence sees staff and inmates attacked in North East prisons

Mayhem and violence sees staff and inmates attacked in North East prisons

The killers of Jack Woodley, inset, were convicted by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO/HANDOUT

Parents of teens convicted of killing Jack Woodley claim their children are 'innocent'

A build-up of rubbish at the property in Brompton was contributing to a rat problem in the village

SHOCKING SCENES: The absolutely filthy state of home that was attracting rats

Jack Woodley and Connor Brown, inset, were both killed in brutal attacks. Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO

JACK WOODLEY MURDER Mum of murdered Connor Brown speaks out after Jack Woodley murderers jailed

Owners launch legal challenge against police after they seized dog for ‘seriously injuring’ man

Dog owner says she'll fight to have seized dog returned after alleged incident

BMW was driven away from pizza takeaway in Claypath, Durham, on November 13, last year
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

BMW owner denies dangerous driving in his own car in police chase from Durham takeaway

Saltburn pier. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Hospice's sunflower memorial to dead relatives damaged and defaced by 'evil' vandals

Three men were arrested outside Newcastle Crown Court shortly before the sentencing of those who murdered Jack Woodley. Picture: NORTH NEWS

Three were arrested outside court before ten killer teens sentenced for Jack Woodley murder

On Friday (August 5), the ten teenage killers of Mr Woodley, 18, were sentenced to a combined minimum sentence of 124 years for the murder of Jack in Houghton-le-Spring in October 2021. Picture: ITV and NORTHERN ECHO

JACK WOODLEY MURDER Cop who investigated brutal murder of Aycliffe teen reveals 'chilling' details

THE ECHO SAYS... How can we stop lads carrying knives?

LIVE from Newcastle Crown Court: Sentencing of teenagers for murder of Jack Woodley

Jack Woodley RECAP: Ten teenagers who played part in Aycliffe teen's murder JAILED

The incident occurred in Concert Square, Liverpool.

Woman charged after city centre sex video goes viral on social media

Friends and family of Jack Woodley pictured outside Newcastle Crown Court today after the sentencing hearing
Picture: NORTH NEWS & PICTURES

Jack Woodley case This is what happened in court as Jack Woodley's 10 killers were thrown in jail

Darlington Town Centre. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Confusion as loud bang heard in Darlington leaving people 'jumping out their skin'

Jack, 18, was attacked with punches and kicks before being stabbed twice by a 'Rambo-syle' 25cm knife in Houghton-le-Spring in October 2021. Picture: ITV

JACK WOODLEY MURDER Jack Woodley's mum makes emotional plea on knife crime after Aycliffe teen's killers are jailed

Jennifer Spensley, of Cheesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland, was investigated by Durham County Council’s Trading Standards team after officers inspected News and Homeware Convenience Store in St Helen Auckland, which is owned by Spensley. Picture: GOOGLE

Bishop Auckland corner shop found selling fake cigarettes to customers