As reported by The Press, an investigation was launched after police were called to High Ousegate at 7.50am today (Wednesday, August 23), by Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
North Yorkshire Police attended and the man was taken by ambulance to York Hospital.
A cordon was in place as police officers worked to establish the circumstances around the incident.
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