POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about the last movements of a Ripon man whose death is being treated as unexplained.

David Stanley Lupton, 50, died at his home address in Ripon on Friday, August 27, 2021.

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A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "We are particularly interested to speak to anyone who may have seen David on Thursday, August 26 up until lunchtime on the Friday when he was found deceased by a family member.

"At this time the sudden death is being treated as unexplained."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Sheree Evans. Or email sheree.evans@northyorkshire.police.uk.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210190039 when providing details.

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