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Police are now in a position to confirm the identity of the man whose body was found in his home in Wykebeck Mount, Leeds.

The body of Marc Scarlett, aged 52, was found on Thursday.

In a statement, his family said: “Marc was a well-loved son and father and he will be sadly missed.”

Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing with their enquiries to establish the circumstances of what took place.

Mark Scarlett was found dead in his home on Thursday, September 1. (Pic: West Yorkshire Police)

The 46-year-old man who was arrested yesterday in connection with the death has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police were alerted by the ambulance service at 1.50pm on Thursday, September 1, after they had received a report of a male found dead at the address.

Officers said a 46-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder and was in custody.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting reference 13220482345 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.

Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Tributes to ‘well-loved son and father’ who was found dead in Wykebeck