Police in Allerton Close, in the Dyke House area of Hartlepool (Image: Teesside Live)

A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a property. Emergency services rushed the North East home just before 11am on Sunday, November 23.

Cleveland Police have now confirmed that a 22 year old man was discovered deceased at a property on Allerton Close, situated in the Dyke House area of Hartlepool . Two men - aged 22 and 23 - have been detained on suspicion of murder and remained in custody on Monday afternoon, November 24.

A substantial portion of the road has been sealed off by officers, with multiple smaller cordons established throughout the cul-de-sac, reports Teesside Live . One encompasses four properties, with images showing a constable positioned

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