A MURDER investigation is underway after a man in his 50s has been found dead in a North Yorkshire town.

The county's police say that shortly before 11pm on Sunday (September 30), they got a report of an incident at a flat in Strawberry Dale, Harrogate.

Officers went to the address and found the body of a man in his 50s. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Two men aged 26 and 34 have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A third person, a man in his 40s has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three currently remain in police custody.

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Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Jonathon Sygrove, said: "Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. As per the standard procedure we are in the process of notifying the Independent Office for Police Conduct following previous police contact with the deceased.

"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."