Police arrest suspect over disabled man's murder

DETECTIVES yesterday arrested a man in connection with the murder of a 62-year-old disabled man who was beaten to death in his home.

The 28-year-old was held at his home address in Scarborough by police investigating the death of Alan Atkin.

Mr Atkin was found dead in his flat in Scarborough on Wednesday afternoon.

He had suffered severe injuries to his face, head and body and a post-mortem examination revealed the cause of death was from the head injuries.

Mr Atkin was well known in the town as he socialised regularly and used a wheelchair to get around.

Mr Atkin's body was discovered by two female friends at about 3:15pm on Wednesday.

Extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.

Police believe Mr Atkin's circle of friends could play a crucial role in helping to identify a suspect as there was no sign of forced entry into his flat.