FOUR men arrested in connection with the death of a 50-year-old "vulnerable" man have been released on police bail.

Laurence French collapsed and died after entering Middlesbrough Police Station at 9.30pm on Wednesday.MAY25

It is suspected he had been burgled at his home address on Alwent Road, Middlesbrough, and detectives are investigating the circumstances of his death and whether it is connected.

A post-mortem has been carried out, but police are not yet releasing the details.

Three men aged 39, 40 and 42 were arrested on suspicion of murder and aggravated burglary. A fourth man, aged 66, was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. All have been released pending further enquiries.

Officers are urging anyone who knows anything about a potential burglary at his home or those who may be responsible to contact them on the non-emergency number 101, or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.