A MURDER investigation has been launched after one man died and two other people were injured in an incident in York.

As reported by The Press online, North Yorkshire Police was alerted to an address in the Haxby Road area at 7.20pm on Saturday night (November 23).

Multiple police vehicles and ambulances were at the scene and Vyner Street, at its junction with Haxby Road, was cordoned off by police tape.

A police spokesperson said three people at the address had suffered injuries and the two men and one woman were treated at the scene by medics.

The spokesperson said: "One of the men, who was in his 20s from the Bradford area, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, he died in hospital yesterday evening.

Police in Haxby Road at its junction with Vyner Street on Saturday night. Image: David RoderickPolice in Haxby Road at its junction with Vyner Street on Saturday night. Image: David Roderick (Image: David Roderick)

"The other man is currently receiving hospital treatment and is in a stable condition."

A murder investigation has been launched and is currently ongoing, police added.

The North Yorkshire Police spokesman added: "A cordon has been placed around the scene, at a residential address, and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area.

“We’re continuing to work closely with the community and have been carrying out extensive enquiries.

"If anyone has information regarding this incident and has yet to speak to us, please contact us on 101, select option 1 and give reference 12240214552.”