A YOUNG father has been found dead at his home in North Yorkshire.

The body of Jonathan Stuart Ward, 27, was discovered by his partner at their home, in Hempbridge Road, Selby, on Tuesday.

Detective Sergeant Dave Pegg, of Selby CID, said they were still awaiting the results of a post mortem to determine the cause of death, but there were no suspicious circumstances.

Mr Ward has a six-month-old boy with his partner, Melissa, and a step-child.

He was also said to have children with his wife, who lives in Spain.

Mr Ward and his partner, who originate from York, moved to Hempbridge Road just over a year ago.

A chef by trade, Mr Ward was understood to be working as a telesales operator at the time of his death.

Updated: 10:32 Thursday, May 06, 2004