Bishop Auckland murder inquiry: Four arrests over man's death

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Police found the man unresponsive outside a property in West Lane

Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was found dead outside a house.

The 41-year-old victim was found unresponsive by emergency services at West Lane, Bishop Auckland, at about 18:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Three men and one woman, all aged in their 40s, have been arrested and remain in custody while investigations continue.

Officers said they would search several addresses in the town on Thursday.

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