Scarborough stabbing: Six arrested on suspicion of murder

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The 26-year-old man was found stabbed in the street between Scarborough's Town Hall and Royal Hotel

Five men and a teenager have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed.

North Yorkshire Police said the 26-year-old was found with serious injuries near Scarborough Town Hall and the Royal Hotel on St Nicholas Street at 02:00 BST.

He was taken to hospital but later died.

The men, aged between 18 and 21, and the 16-year-old boy, remain in custody for questioning.

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Det Supt Fran Naughton described it as an "isolated incident" and asked for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the force.

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