Man's body found at York house

Police are investigating a man's death in York.

Officers were called to a house on Markham Crescent on Tuesday night after a man was found dead.

A 34 year old man and a 40 year old man were arrested in connection with the incident and have been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said:

'Shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday 19 October 2021 police were called by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to attend a residential property on Markham Crescent, York after a man at the address was found deceased.

'The circumstances of the man’s death are currently under investigation.

'A 34 year old man and a 40 year old man were arrested in connection with this incident and subsequently released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

'A scene guard remains in place.

'Anyone with any information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police - quoting reference number: 12210225097.'

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