2 people found dead in Harrogate Hotel
The man and woman are from London.
Last updated 6th May 2021
Update, 6 May 2021: North Yorkshire Police have named the couple who died.
North Yorkshire Police is investigating after a man and woman from London were found dead in a Harrogate hotel.
Their bodies were found at the Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa on Springfield Avenue at 10.20pm last night (Tuesday 4 May 2021).
Police detectives believe the victims were known to each other, and say they're not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox of North Yorkshire Police’s Major Investigation Team said: "We were called at around 10.20pm on Tuesday 4 May by hotel staff at the Majestic Hotel to a report that the bodies of a man and a woman had been located in a hotel room.
"On arrival, a man and a woman, both in their late 30s/early 40s from the London area, were pronounced dead at the scene by colleagues from the ambulance service. Their families have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
"A detailed investigation is under way looking into the circumstances of both deaths. We can confirm that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths and would like to reassure the local community that we believe that this is an isolated incident."
Our reporter Natalie Higgins, at the scene, added: "Police officers have been going in and out of the hotel all morning.
"Since I've been here there's been a second police vehicle arrive, where I saw a number of plain-clothes officers get out.
"One took a large clear zip-lock bag from the crime scene investigation van."