Police launch probe after finding body in a recycling bin

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Officers were called at 6am today after a body was found in Scalby, Scarborough
The body was found in a recycling bin by members of the public

By Katherine Lawton

Published: 09:03 EDT, 17 March 2023 | Updated: 09:10 EDT, 17 March 2023

Police have launched a probe after a body was found in a recycling bin by a member of the public.

North Yorkshire Police said they were called at 6am today following reports of a body discovered in Scalby, Scarborough.

Police, fire and ambulance services attended and are currently at the scene.

Police have launched a probe after a body was found in a recycling bin by a member of the public. [File image]

A spokesperson from North Yorkshire Police said: 'Police, Fire and Ambulance services attended and are currently at the scene.

'Enquiries are ongoing, but officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.'

MailOnline has approached North Yorkshire Police for further comment.