Body of a man found in Scunthorpe

A police investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in Scunthorpe in the early hours.
Police are investigating the discovery of a body and an assault in Scunthorpe this morningPolice are investigating the discovery of a body and an assault in Scunthorpe this morning
Police are investigating the discovery of a body and an assault in Scunthorpe this morning

Officers had initially been called to Mary Street in the town at 2.05am today to reports that a man had sustained serious injuries in what was thought to have been an assault.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are serious but not believed to be life-threatening but while officers were on the scene they found another man's body nearby.

The scene remains cordoned off.

Anyone with information that would help police enquiries should call the non-emergency number 101 quoting log 36 of 04/07/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.