Man found dead in Workington home

Police have made an arrest

Author: May NormanPublished 27th Dec 2023

Police have launched a murder investigation in Workington.

It's after a man's body was found on Christmas Day.

Cumbria Police were contacted by the North West Ambulance Service shortly before 5:55pm on Monday (25 December) after a man, aged in his 30s, was found deceased in his home address on Clay Street, Workington.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

A cordon remains in place as officers continue their enquiries into this incident.

A cordon is also in place on South Watt Street in Workington in connection with the incident.

As a result, members of the public may see an increased police presence in the area.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact police.

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