Body of man found in North Yorkshire woodland

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:25 · Archive

The body of a man has been found in woods near Scalby Beck in Scarborough. North Yorkshire Police joined the local coastguard at the scene on the morning of Thursday 8 October following reports from a member of the public that they had seen a body. An eye-witness said officers had blocked all paths around the site.

A police spokesperson said: 'Officers attended the scene where they sadly found the body of a man. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death and a report will be prepared for a future inquest into his death.'

How it is being reported

• Body of man found in North Yorkshire woodThe body of a man has been found in woods close to Scalby Beck, Scarborough.The Press (York) · 8 Oct, 15:34
• Body of man found in North Yorkshire woodThe body of a man has been found in woods close to Scalby Beck, Scarborough.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 8 Oct, 15:34

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · Scalby Beck · Scarborough

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