MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a man whose body was found by a road.

The man, who has been identified as Edward Anderson, aged about 54, of Captain Cook's Way, Great Ayton, was discovered on the A172, between Middlesbrough and Stokesley, in the early hours of Friday.

His severe head injuries were consistent with having been hit by a vehicle. But last night, police were still baffled as to the circumstances of his death. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on (01642) 303134.