A murder investigation is underway after a man has been found dead in his home in Workington

A man, aged in his 30s, was found deceased in an address on Clay Street on Christmas Day

Author: Charlotte LinnecarPublished 26th Dec 2023
Last updated 26th Dec 2023

Police attended an address on Clay Street in Workington after being contacted by the North West Ambulance Service shortly before 5:55pm on Christmas Day.

There a man, aged in his 30s, was found deceased.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

A cordon remains in place as officers continue their enquiries into this incident.

A cordon is also in place on South Watt Street in Workington in connection with the incident.

As a result, members of the public may see an increased police presence in the area.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact police.

You can report online at [www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it](http:// www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it|newtab), quoting incident number 98 of 25 December 2023.

You can also call 101 quoting the same incident number.

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