Body found in Harrogate: Police called out to Bilton

North Yorkshire Police are investigating after a body was found in a communal area in the Bilton area of Harrogate.

Officers were called to Woodfield Road at around 10am on Wednesday, 9 January following a sudden death of a man in his 50s. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of death.

Police were called to Harrogate this morningplaceholder image
Police were called to Harrogate this morning

A 51-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, quoting reference 12190004942.

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