The body of a man has been found in a property in a North East seaside town.

Shortly before 11pm yesterday evening (Tuesday, October 25) police received a request from the ambulance service for assistance at a property on Seamer Road in Scarborough.

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On arrival, officers discovered a body of a man, believed to be in his 40s.

Police say he is yet to be identified.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Two occupants in the property, a 22-year-old man and a 53-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.

"Enquiries are ongoing and further updates will be provided when available."

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