THE death of a man in Teesside is now being treated as murder. 

The body of a man, named by police today as 18-year-old Taylor Black, was found in Ketton Road, Stockton, yesterday.

Police say they are still questioning a 31-year-old man, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

Officers were called to the property just after 10.15am on Monday, where they discovered Mr Black.

A police spokesperson said: "Specialist officers are supporting the deceased man’s family and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time."

Anyone with information which may help police with their inquiries is asked to contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting Event 26531