A man has died after an aircraft crashed in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police say the force received reports yesterday (July 6) at around 7.45pm that a light aircraft had come down in a field near to Bagby Airfield, in the Thirsk area.

A man aged in his 20s died in the crash. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

There was not believed to be anyone else on board the aircraft.

Four fire crews attended the scene along with police and the ambulance service.

A full investigation is underway led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

Police have asked people to avoid the area and thanked local residents for their patience and co-operation while emergency services continue to work at the scene.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews made the area safe for our colleagues at North Yorkshire Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to carry out their investigation.

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly died in the incident.

"Tragic events like this can have a lasting effect on the crews who attended, and we are fully supporting those involved."