Police confirm the identity of a man found dead in Marske

Steven McGowan, 47, was discovered by firefighters tackling a blaze

Author: Tom HailePublished 16th Jun 2021

A man discovered deceased in Marske has been named by police as 47-year-old Steven McGowan.

Police were called to an address on Wheatacre Close by Cleveland Fire Brigade at around 2.15am on Wednesday 9th June where they were dealing with a house fire. On arrival a man from inside the address was discovered deceased.

A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, reference 093555.

Alternatively, they can share information anonymously on 0800 555 111.