Police forensics officers entered a home in Harrogate this afternoon where a man is suspected to have been murdered.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the street in Mayfield Grove just after 10pm last night.
A 48-year-old man was found with serious injuries inside a nearby flat and was certified dead at the scene by ambulance staff.
In an update at 1.14pm this afternoon, North Yorkshire Police said the suspect remained in custody and was being questioned by detectives.
There has been a heavy police presence on Mayfield Grove today. An officer has been posted at the door of the suspected crime scene and a procession of police vans have been coming and going. Shortly after midday a forensics team entered the flat.
The police update urged people not to be worried about the “noticeable police presence in and around the area”.
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Detective Superintendent Fran Naughton, who is leading the investigation, said:
“Our investigation is well under way and we can confirm this was a contained incident.
“A man is now in police custody and we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.
“However, many residents will be understandably anxious about what has happened. There will be a greater police presence in the area, which we hope residents will find reassuring, and officers will be working closely with the community.
“Our specially-trained officers are supporting the deceased man’s family at this difficult time.”
The police appealed to anyone who was in the Mayfield Grove area of Harrogate on Friday night who saw any suspicious activity to contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 101 and selecting option 1.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote incident number 12210072144 when sharing information.
