Scarborough stabbing: 2 more arrested on suspicion of murder

The 26-year-old victim was found with serious injuries outside the Town Hall in St Nicholas Street at 2am on Sunday. He was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

North Yorkshire Police arrested five men aged between 18 and 21 and a 16 year-old boy in connection with the incident shortly after.

A seventh person, a man aged 20, was arrested at 8.40pm on Sunday in the town. An eighth person, a man aged 28, was arrested this morning.

All eight people remain in custody for questioning and officers remain at the scene today as the investigation continues.

Police are not in a position to release the identity of the man who has died.

Detective Superintendent Fran Naughton of North Yorkshire Police urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

She said: “We will be continuing enquiries in Scarborough while our investigation into the death continues and people in the local community are likely to notice an increased presence of police officers in the area while it is carried out.

“We continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time to contact North Yorkshire Police with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

"We’d also appeal to any taxi drivers or motorists who were driving through the town in the early hours of Sunday morning who may have dash-cam footage to share this vital information with us.

“This was an isolated incident and we are working hand in hand with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to conduct this investigation and offer support and reassurance to local residents within the community.”

If you can help, phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, press option one, and speak to the Force Control Room or email MajorCrimeUnit@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org

Please quote reference number 12190193750 when passing on information.