Murder arrests after man found dead

Blue and white police cordon in the foreground with cars parked in the background on the right in front of a stone-built building on the right which is three-storeys high. In the distance is a police officer in fluorescent jacket standing outside the building with another police cordon and trees behind.Image source, Aisha Iqbal/BBC
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A cordon remains in place on Stead Street in Shipley following the discovery

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Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 43-year-old man was found dead at a property in Shipley.

Officers were called to premises on Stead Street at about 09:30 BST on Tuesday after concerns were raised about a man's safety, according to West Yorkshire Police.

A 64-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the discovery and remained in custody, a spokesperson said.

A post-mortem examination would take place later, they added.

The force spokesperson said: "While the investigation is in its early stages, extensive inquiries remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Inquiry Team."

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