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Murder investigation launched in Harrogate
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man in his 50s was found in Harrogate last night (September 29).
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement this afternoon an incident was reported at a flat on Strawberry Dale just before 11pm last night.
The statement added officers discovered the body at the scene. He was certified dead at the scene by paramedics.
Two men, aged 26 and 34, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Another man in his 40s has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All three currently remain in police custody.
Police said enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing, adding they are in the process of notifying the Independent Office for Police Conduct following previous police contact with the deceased.
The force said this was “standard procedure”.
Senior investigating officer, detective superintendent Jonathon Sygrove, added to today’s statement:
We would urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to get in touch straight away.
Please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12240177924. You can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can submit information online at https://www.mipp.police.uk/ by clicking on the North Yorkshire Police logo.
We know this will be extremely worrying for the local community, and officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Team will be on duty today and carrying out reassurance patrols in the area. Please speak to them if you have any concerns.
Crime scene investigation van on Strawberry Dale
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