Man arrested after two people found dead in Skipton

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

Author: Harry LongPublished 21st Dec 2021
Last updated 21st Dec 2021

A murder investigation's started after the deaths of two people in Skipton.

Police were called to a house on Regent Crescent around 7.30 this morning.

Officers found the bodies of a man in his 60s and a woman in her 70s in side.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody

Senior Investigating Officer DI Steve Menzies, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Local residents will understandably be shocked to hear about this tragic incident. Although the investigation is at an early stage, a man has been arrested, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

“Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team are conducting reassurance patrols in the area, and anyone with concerns can speak to them. I’d also ask anyone with information that could assist our enquiries to get in touch.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

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