Man dies after being rescued by the coastguard from freezing water at Whitby harbour

North Yorkshire Police were called at 8.50am on on Thursday, December 15 by HM Coastguard with a report of the recovery of a man who had been found near the marina.

Police and ambulance services attended the scene.

Despite emergency services’ efforts, the man has died.

A scene guard will remain in place as officers carry out enquiries to determine the man's identity and establish the circumstances around his death.