Four people arrested on suspicion of man's murder
Police cordons remain in place in the area
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Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in his 20s.
The victim was found seriously injured in Eldon Lane near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, at just before 03:00 GMT on Saturday. He died at the scene.
Two men and two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody for questioning.
A woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Officers said cordons remain in place and have asked the public to avoid the area.
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