Police confirm two Scarborough neighbours died from natural causes
People were evacuated from Gatesgarth Close last month as a precaution
Police have confirmed that two neighbours, who died within days of each other in Scarborough - both passed away from natural causes.
In a statement the force say: 'The police investigation into the deaths of two men in adjoining properties in Gatesgarth Close, Scarborough has concluded.
Post-mortem tests have shown that both men died from natural causes. This means that there will be no further involvement by the police in relation to their deaths.
Work to examine the two properties in Gatesgarth Close concluded last week and the tests carried out confirmed that there were no environmental factors that could have contributed to their deaths.
Once again our thanks go to local residents for their patience and understanding during the period of disruption and uncertainty while we worked at the scene.
Our thoughts remain with the families of the deceased.'
They were called on Monday 26 May to the sudden death of a 69-year-old man. Officers became concerned as the death followed a similar incident on 21 May when emergency services were called to the sudden death of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property.