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Volunteer riders could take over from Mounted Police in East Yorkshire

Volunteer riders may take over from the Mounted Police in East Yorkshire after it was announced the unit will close to save money.

Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove says he'd like to set up a group of mounted specials who'd work at ceremonial events in place of Police riders when the unit is disbanded next year.

Chief Constable Tim Hollis says hiring in mounted police from West Yorkshire to cover events like football matches will create an annual saving of 500 thousand pounds.

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Murder police continue to question man

Police investigating the murder of antiques dealer Peter Battle at Full Sutton continue to question a 26 year old man from North Yorkshire. He remains in Police custody and an application is to be made to the court for a Warrant of Further Detention.

Information is still being sought in relation to activity in and around the victim's home address, Whisker Cottage, in Full Sutton from around Christmas time to February 7 this year when Mr Battle's body was discovered.

Anyone who is approached to buy items that Mr Battle was known to trade in, such as silver and gold coins and sovereigns and silver cutlery is also asked to come forward with information.

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Detectives have revealed that a man found murdered at his home near York was a gold and silver antiques dealer. The body of Peter Battle, who was 56, was discovered at his house in Full Sutton almost a week ago. He'd died from severe head injuries.

Police want to find his relatives and get details of anyone who may have visited his cottage recently. A twenty six year old man has been arrested.

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