20 minutes before – still on the loose - he was able to get on a bus and terrorise the passengers.
A WOMAN claims she warned police that a man was threatening to shoot people in York 20 minutes before – still on the loose - he was able to get on a bus and terrorise the passengers.
The York woman told of her frightening experiences to The Press after we reported how a drunken man climbed on First York's No 1 bus in Blossom Street at about 2pm last Monday and launched into a foul-mouthed tirade of abuse against passengers.
A passenger said some women were left shaking with fear and children were screaming as the abuse continued until police arrived and coaxed him off the bus.
Police revealed then that after calming down, they subsequently released him but he then became involved in another violent disturbance at a Micklegate pub 40 minutes later.
North Yorkshire Police, responding to the woman's claims regarding her warning to officers, said it was "reviewing the series of incidents" while inquiries continued.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “York Police is reviewing the series of incidents on Monday September 26 while inquiries continue. Additional witness accounts have been reported in recent days.”
They added that anyone who can assist the investigations should phone 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting ref no 12220171962.
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