A MURDER investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in an East Yorkshire town.

The authorities are also investigating after a man related to the incident died in a crash, following a police chase.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Curtis, of Humberside Police, said officers discovered the woman’s body at a house in Samman Road, Beverley, early yesterday after receiving reports of concern for safety.

“As part of our inquiries, a man was reported to have left the address in Beverley, in a Volkswagon Polo at around 6am," he said.

“The car was later seen by police officers on the B1230 between Seaton and Hornsea and a short police pursuit ensured.

“The Polo was then in a collision with another vehicle, a Ford Transit van, at around 6.30am.

“The driver of the Polo was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The man driving the Ford Transit van was taken to hospital with serious and potentially life-changing injuries and remains in hospital at this time.

“As there was a police pursuit, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to be independently reviewed."