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Arrests after 'sudden and unexplained' death of man in York

There was a police presence in Wood Street late into Saturday evening (September 26) <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
There was a police presence in Wood Street late into Saturday evening (September 26) (Image: Newsquest)
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A man and a woman have been arrested following the reported "sudden and unexplained" death of a man in York.

The 54-year-old man and 36-year-old woman were taken into custody for questioning by North Yorkshire Police this morning (Sunday, September 27).

As reported by The Press, the 28-year-old man was found collapsed by paramedics at an address on Wood Steet in the Heworth area around 11pm on Friday, September 25.


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He died in hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "We are investigating the full circumstances surrounding the sudden and unexplained death of the man.

"His family have been informed and are being supported while police enquiries continue."

"The scene was closed on Saturday evening."

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12260189777.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by making an online report.

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