Police have named the 28-year-old man who was found dead in his flat on Wednesday evening.

Keith Ian Andrew, of Middle Walk, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, was found at round 6.34pm, but as yet no cause of death has been established.

A 34-year-old local man today appeared before Scarborough magistrates charged with assault.

Officers investigating Mr Andrew's death are still anxious for information about his final hours. They would like to speak to any taxi driver who may have picked him up from the local train station and taken him to the Northstead area of town between 5pm and 6.30pm that evening.

Mr Andrew's is described as white, with short brown hair and a goatee beard. He was wearing beige trousers and a blue and white checked shirt, possibly with the sleeves rolled up.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Scarborough police on (01723) 500300.