Police probe Murder in New Marske, Redcar after alleged Neighbour Dispute

BGUK_3511891 - Police pictured on scene at Arthur Terrace, New Marske, Redcar last night as a mans body lays in the street after allegedly being killed by his neighbour. Circumstances are only just coming to light but neighbours say two men who are neighbours were arguing and shouting, next thing was one was dead on the floor in the back alley. Ambulance crews were working on a man for around an hour according to witness. Police and Soco pictured at the scene and they remain there today. Cleveland Police are dealing with the incident and have said Just after 8pm yesterday evening (Friday 6th March) officers were called by ambulance service colleagues to an alleyway between Dale Street and Arthur Terrace in New Marske where they were tending to a man who had sustained serious injuries in what we believe was a violent assault. Very sadly just over an hour later the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The man’s next of kin have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time. Extensive enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death are underway-and formal identification of the victim will take place in due course. While we understand this incident will have caused concern in the local community, at this stage we believe it to be an isolated and targeted event. A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody facing questioning. Police will remain in the area progressing enquiries as well as providing a reassuring presence to residents. Please speak to our officers if you have any concerns. As enquiries are in their very early stages, we would urge people not to speculate or comment online. We also appeal for anyone who has not yet spoken with police - as well as anyone with information or any relevant doorbell, dash cam or private CCTV footage - to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 042669.