Arrest for murder after fatal assault

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal attack in York.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was found by police after they were called to the area around Roche Avenue and Bellfarm Avenue at around 04:45 BST on Saturday.

He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival, North Yorkshire Police said.

Police said the cordon would remain in place throughout the weekend while the investigation continued.

“Individual case”

Police are conducting “extensive investigations in the area,” including obtaining video surveillance footage.

A spokesman said: “We understand that this incident may cause concern among the public.

“However, we assume that this is an isolated case and are working hard to determine the circumstances.”

Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should cover here.

Further Internet links

Related Internet Stories