A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a death in Cumbria on Christmas Day.

Police were called shortly before 5.55pm on 25 December to an address on Clay Street in Workington after a man in his 30s was found dead by North West Ambulance crews at his home.

A murder investigation has been launched, and a cordon remains in place as officers continue their enquiries.

Another cordon was also in place on South Watt Street.

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The suspect is currently in police custody.

Police said the public may see an increased police presence in the area as a result.

They urged anyone with any information to contact them as soon as possible.

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