Selby murder investigation: Police issue update after five people are arrested

Another four people have been arrested in connection with a suspected murder in North Yorkshire.
By Nathan Hyde
Published 24th Mar 2022, 18:03 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2022, 18:04 BST

North Yorkshire Police said the victim died following “a disturbance” at a house in Millgate, Selby this morning.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, after police and paramedics were called at around 1.15am.

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A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder this morning and he remains in custody. Another four people have also been arrested.

North Yorkshire Police said the victim died following “a disturbance” at a house in Millgate, Selby this morning.North Yorkshire Police said the victim died following “a disturbance” at a house in Millgate, Selby this morning.
North Yorkshire Police said the victim died following “a disturbance” at a house in Millgate, Selby this morning.

Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox said: “Understandably this incident is shocking for members of the local community, but I would like to stress that we are currently treating this as an isolated incident.

“Members of the public should expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as a way of us reassuring the local community.

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“Please feel free to speak to officers if you have any concerns.

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“I would urge anyone who has any information in relation to this incident to contact us.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is being asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 12220049571, or visit the police website.