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Dec 2021
Last Updated: 21/12/2021
Men suspected of murder after body found in Harrogate
Three men, two in their 30s and one in his 20s, were arrested at the flat on Mayfield Grove on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody at this time.
Mayfield Grove
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found on Mayfield Grove in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police received a report that a man had died in a flat at about 11.30pm last night.
They went to the scene and found the body of a man.
A police statement said three men, two in their 30s and one in his 20s, were arrested at the flat on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody at this time.
Chief Inspector Andy Colbourne, county commander, said:
“I recognise that local residents will be extremely concerned by what has happened, but they can be reassured that an extensive investigation is underway.
“Officers will be conducting enquiries in the area, and the neighbourhood policing team are carrying out extra patrols to provide further reassurance.”
Read more:
- Harrogate man Daniel Ainsley found guilty of murder
- Daniel Ainsley: mental health, homelessness and murder
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the major investigation team.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12210264785 when passing information.
Harrogate man Daniel Ainsley, 24, was jailed in October for murdering Mark Wolsey, 48, on Mayfield Grove.
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