THREE men have been arrested after a 35-year-old man was found dead at a property in York.

Police were called to Markham Crescent in York shortly before 5.30pm on Wednesday evening and found the man dead at a property.

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He was not a resident of the address.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Three men have been arrested in relation to this incident and are currently in police custody.

"Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the man’s death.

"If anyone has information which could assist the investigation please call 101 quoting ref: 12210230079.

"You will see increased patrols from our Neighbourhood Policing Team in the local area over the next few days so please do feel free to speak to them if you have any concerns."

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