FOUR men have now been arrested in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old man.

North Yorkshire Police said three men, aged 39, 42 and 54-years-old were now in police custody, along with a 54-year-old man arrested on Friday.

The death happened at a flat in Princess Street, in the Old Town area of Scarborough on Thursday afternoon.

A spokesman said the men are being held in custody for questioning while enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

  • Anyone with information about the death should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Quote reference number 12160190924 when providing details.