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Vigil in memory of Sam Diatta planned outside York Minster

Thu 18 Aug

Sam Diatta and his sister Teba

Thu 18 Aug 2022  @ 2:59pm
David Dunning
News

The friends and family of the man who died after an incident in Coney Street last month are planning to hold a vigil to remember him in York city centre.

It will be on Thursday 25 August at 6.30pm outside York Minster.

The vigil has been announced on social media. The post says: “Let’s get together and show some love and solidarity for Sam Diatta and his family In these troubled times.

“To spread love and light and remember Sam… a candlelit vigil where we can all stand together”

Last month North Yorkshire Police said:

“Whilst it is yet to be established why Mr Diatta entered the store, the investigation by the Major Investigation Team has not found any evidence suggestive that this was a robbery.

“Mr Diatta entered the store and became involved in an altercation with a member of security staff.

“This escalated resulting in the staff member being injured and Mr Diatta being restrained on the floor by a member of the shop staff and three members of the public.

“Upon police arrival, Mr Diatta was found to have become unresponsive, and emergency first aid was administered. Paramedics also arrived and continued to give Mr Diatta first aid at the scene.

“He was transferred by ambulance to York District Hospital, but unfortunately died shortly after 6.40pm.” 

Four men who were arrested, have been released on bail whilst the police and medical investigations continue.

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