A MURDER investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in a house.

At around 1.30pm on Saturday police received a report of concern for a 47-year-old man at an address in Ford Park, Stakeford, Ashington.

Officers from Northumbria Police and emergency services attended and found the man dead.

"The death is being treated as suspicious and a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder," said a police spokesman.

"Police believe this was an isolated incident between males who were known to each other.

"If you have any information about this incident, please contact police by calling 101 quoting log number 588 6/10/18."