Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Harrogate flat

Strawberry Dale
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a flat in Harrogate.

Three people have been arrested after the body of a man in his 50s was found in a flat in Strawberry Dale at around 11pm on Sunday, September 30. North Yorkshire Police arrested two men, aged 26 and 34, on suspicion of murder.

A third man, in his 40s, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in custody.

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Police watchdog, Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has also launched an investigation since there had been previous contact between the victim and the police. A force spokesperson said: "We have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Harrogate.

"Shortly before 11pm yesterday (Sunday, September 30), we received a report of an incident at a flat in Strawberry Dale, Harrogate. Officers attended the address immediately, where they located the body of a man in his 50s. He was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics.

"Two men, aged 26 and 34 years old, 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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"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."

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Jonathon Sygrove, said: "We would urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to get in touch straight away."

The force will be carrying our reassurance patrols in the area. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or contact the force online, quoting reference 12240177924.

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