Investigation continues days after unexplained deaths of next-door neighbours in Scarborough | EUROtoday

Investigations are to proceed this weekend after two next-door neighbours have been discovered useless in a quiet cul-de-sac in Scarborough.

Police have been referred to as on Monday to the sudden dying of a 69-year-old man on Gatesgarth Close, simply 5 days after the dying of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property.

The two males’s deaths are being handled as unexplained, and residents at two properties on the road have been evacuated as a precaution.

In an replace on Friday, 4 days after the second fatality, North Yorkshire Police stated searches have been persevering with and a police presence would stay on the scene over the weekend till the investigation is accomplished.

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There isn’t any suggestion that there’s any danger to the broader neighborhood and enquiries to this point haven’t led to any change on this place, police stated.

A cordon had been put in place on the two properties whereas an examination with specialist officers passed off, with assessments being carried out to find out the presence of any environmental components that will have led to their deaths.

In a press release, North Yorkshire Police stated: “Searches are continuing at properties in Gatesgarth Close in Scarborough today (30 May) and a police presence will remain at the scene over the weekend until all work at the properties has been completed.

“To recap, on Monday 26 May, police were called to the sudden death of a 69-year-old man. Officers became concerned as the death followed a similar incident on 21 May when emergency services were called to the sudden death of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property.

“The investigation is continuing to establish the circumstances that led to their deaths and the cause.

“At this time there is no suggestion that there is any risk to the wider community and our enquiries so far have not led to any change in this position.

“Our thanks go to local people, in particular the residents of Gatesgarth Close for their patience and understanding while we remain at the scene.

“Our thoughts remain with the men’s families who are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time.”