AN investigation has been launched into the sudden death of a man in North Yorkshire.

Police are working alongside the Health and Safety Executive following the death of the 50-year-old man in Ellerton, Richmondshire, on Sunday.

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A North Yorkshire Police spokesman told The Northern Echo today: "North Yorkshire Police is conducting investigations alongside the Health and Safety Executive in relation to the sudden death of a 50-year-old man in Ellerton.

"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for the coroner."

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