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A MURDER investigation is under way today after the death of a teenager in Stokesley.

Four people have been arrested following the death of the 17-year-old, named locally as Daniel Crowther, from the North Yorkshire town.

Two 17-year-old males from Guisborough and a 25-year-old man and a 17-year-old female from Middlesbrough are in police custody.

The victim was seriously assaulted outside College Pizzas in College Square in the early hours of today, said police.

A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident on Stokesley High Street.

"North Yorkshire Police were called at around 12.05am after reports that a man had been seriously assaulted outside College Pizzas in College Square.

"The victim, aged 17, from Stokesley, suffered a head injury in the incident and was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.

"Unfortunately, he never recovered from his injuries and was pronounced dead at around 2.50am.

Today the area around College Pizzas remained cordoned off by police.

Police remained at the scene today and detectives were carrying out inquiries in the area.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Raw, of North Yorkshire Police, said: "A charcoal-coloured Volkswagen Polo, which has been seized by police, is believed to be connected to the incident and we would like to speak to anyone who saw that vehicle in the area at the time of the incident.

"I would also appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident itself to contact the police or Crimestoppers with information."

The four people arrested are two 17-year-old males from Guisborough and a 25-year-old man and a 17-year-old female from Middlesbrough. They remain in police custody as inquiries continue.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Northallerton CID on 0845 6060 247, quoting reference number 12110078100. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.