Investigation launched following death of man in Whitby

Police in Whitby are investigating the death of a man in his 40s in Whitby town centre.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at an address on Flowergate at 11.12pm on Sunday, March 15.

Police in Whitby have launched a manslaughter investigation following the death of a man in the town centreplaceholder image
Police in Whitby have launched a manslaughter investigation following the death of a man in the town centre

On arriving, officers encountered a man in his late 40s who was unresponsive and administered CPR until the ambulance arrived.

The man, from the Halifax area, could not be revived by medics and was pronounced dead following sustained attempts to save his life.

Detectives at North Yorkshire Police have launched a manslaughter investigation and the man’s family is being supported by officers.

Four men have been arrested in connection with the investigation while police establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and a significant police presence remains in the area to support the community.

Detectives have already spoken to a number of witnesses but are urging anyone with information who has yet to speak to them to get in touch.

Contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 101, and quote reference 12260046853.

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