July 18, 2018 10.24 am This story is over 76 months old

Murder probe after body found in Cleethorpes

A cordon is in place on Sidney Street

Humberside Police have launched a murder investigation after a man’s body was discovered in a property in Cleethorpes.

Officers were called to Sidney Street at 6:45pm yesterday and have cordoned off the street to allow investigators to examine the scene.

A very serious incident in Sidney Street Cleethorpes tonight after reports that a man has died and confirmed by police tonight. Police investigators are at the scene.Copyright Grimsby News Pictures Agency

Posted by Grimsby News and Pictures Agency. on Tuesday, 17 July 2018

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We believe this to be a targeted incident and do not believe there is a threat to the wider community.

“We would, however, say that we have extra police at the scene and in the local area to provide reassurance and to gather information and intelligence, if anyone has any concerns or information please just speak to one of our officers.”

A very serious incident in Sidney Street Cleethorpes tonight after reports that a man has died and confirmed by police tonight. Police investigators are at the scene.Copyright Grimsby News Pictures Agency

Posted by Grimsby News and Pictures Agency. on Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Police are asking that anyone in the local community who might be able to help to call them on 01482 630 699 quoting log 517 of 17 July.

A £1000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and charge of one or more people, or if the information is “of significant use to law enforcement agencies.”