‘The man was quickly identified as having what appeared to be chemical burns’
A man in his 50s has been found dead with what appeared to be chemical burns at a property in Harrogate.
Police were called to an address on Franklin Road at 3pm on Saturday (October 17) following concerns for the man's safety.
Officers attended the property and, with the assistance of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, gained entry, where they found the man dead.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said the man appeared to have chemical burns and specialist resources from the police, ambulance and fire services were called to assess any potential risks.
The spokesman said: “Following an initial assessment, it was established that there was no ongoing risk of harm to emergency service personnel or members of the public.
“The death is being treated as unexplained. Officers are assisting with preparations of a report for the coroner.”
A large emergency services presence was seen on Franklin Road on Saturday afternoon, with fire engines, several ambulances and multiple police vehicles attending.
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A cordon was put in place near the junction with Strawberry Dale, close to Harrogate town centre.
Harrogate Advertiser staff at the scene reported four police vans and Scenes of Crime Officers in attendance, while forensic officers were seen entering a property.
No residents were evacuated during the operation, and the cordon was removed and the road reopened to traffic shortly after 6pm.