AN investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a house in Hartlepool.

The 43-year-old was discovered in the early hours and police are treating it as an unexplained death at the moment.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: “Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 43-year-old man, who was found dead in an address on Keswick Street, Hartlepool, in the early hours of today (Thursday 23).

“A post mortem is due to be held later today.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.