Man dies after Whitby ‘disturbance’ – four arrests

Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident shortly after 11.10pm on Sunday night (March 15) in Whitby, North Yorkshire Police said.

The force said a manslaughter investigation has been launched after the man, in his late 40s and from the Halifax area, died at an address in Flowergate.

“On arriving, officers encountered a man in his late 40s who was unresponsive and gave him CPR while the ambulance arrived,” a police spokesperson said.

“Sadly the man, who is 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.”

They said four men have been arrested in connection with the investigation while police inquiries continue.

The spokesperson said there would be a “significant police presence in the area to support the community”.

They urged anyone with information to come forward.

“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,” the police spokesperson said.

“Please contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 101, and quoting reference 12260046853.”