A man who was sadly found deceased inside a property in Middlesbrough last week has now been identified.

36-year-old Carlos Boyce, from Middlesbrough, was found at the home on Homerton Road on Friday, November 11.

Police attended the house on Homerton Road after 5:30pm that day after receiving reports that two men had been assaulted.

Mr Boyce was found dead in the house while another man was left with serious injuries in an assault.

Another man, aged in his 30s, was confirmed to have sustained serious injuries and was treated in hospital.

Cleveland Police has said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Boyce’s family and friends at this very difficult time. His family has asked to be left to grieve in peace.”

Since the serious incident on Friday, officers from Cleveland Police have been investigating and yesterday (Sunday, November 13) provided an update.

Officers have confirmed that three men, aged 37, 45, and 52, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

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