Police investigate unexplained death in Scarborough

A man aged in his 30s was found dead in a property in Scarborough today (Monday).

Paramedics discovered the dead man at a property on Cross Street just before 9am. They called in police.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We can now confirm a man in his thirties was pronounced dead by ambulance crews at the scene and an investigation into the cause of the death is now under way.

“At this time the death is been treated as unexplained. A police cordon remains in place on Cross Street to allow the investigation to progress.”

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police – details below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 1
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12210205524