A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder in North Yorkshire.

Police were called to a house in St Johns Avenue, Scarborough, at about 6.25pm on Tuesday. 

"They located a man, who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics," said a spokesman for North Yorkshire Police.

"A 51-year-old Scarborough man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody as enquiries continue."