Arrest after 'suspicious' death in Snaith

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Sunday, December 16, 2012
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Police are investigating the 'suspicious' death of a man who was found outside a house in Snaith.

The man in his twenties was found outside the house in St Lawrence Avenue at 8.20am today.

Detectives investigating the death have arrested a 37-year-old man.

The street has been cordoned off and forensic investigators are currently examining the scene.

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A post mortem examination is due to take place this afternoon to discover how the man died.

Detective Inspector Paul Dixon said: "We have a lot more enquiries to do in order to establish the victim's whereabouts and what happened to him leading to his body being discovered.

"I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact us." 

Any witnesses are asked to call Humberside Police on 101, quoting log 197 of December 16.

• Update Three arrested on suspicion of murder

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  • Profile image for dellboy1959

    by dellboy1959

    Sunday, December 16 2012, 10:49PM

    “The storys a bit vague to say the least.Surely they could tell you if he was stabbed shot or kicked to death?”

  • Profile image for Mildred

    by Mildred

    Sunday, December 16 2012, 8:40PM

    “How come comments are permitted? A mistake, surely?”

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