THE body of a man has been found at a house in York.

A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said officers were contacted by paramedics at about 6.30pm on Sunday, October 7, after they attended a property in Arran Place, off Dodsworth Avenue, "regarding a concern for the safety of a man".

She said: "Very sadly the body of a man in his thirties was found at the property. His death is not thought to be suspicious and a report has been prepared for the coroner."

Anyone with information which could help police should phone 101 quoting reference 471 of Sunday, October 7.