Police interview three as Cliffe ‘unexplained’ death probe continues

Police and paramedics were called to The Ranch Caravan Park on Cliffe Common after a 23-year-old man was found unconscious in one of the caravans. A number of attempts were made to revive him, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene.

One line of enquiry currently being pursued by officers is that the deceased could possibly have been the victim of an assault during the previous evening.

A force spokesperson said officers have already interviewed three local men aged 27, 30 and 49, in connection with the death. However, as they try to establish the events leading up to the discovery of the his body, they still need to speak to anyone who was in the caravan park that evening.

Detective Chief Inspector Maria Taylor, who is leading the investigation, said: “I understand that there was a large number of people at the caravan park on the evening of Saturday 30 November 2013. If you were present and have not yet come forward, I urge you to contact the police straight away, as you may have vital information that could help my investigation.

“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the man being assaulted or noticed a disturbance and urge them to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help officers to progress this investigation should call North Yorkshire Police straight away on 101, select option 1 and pass the information to the Force Control Room. To pass information on anonymously please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 12130207722.