Investigation continues after body of man found next to Dunelm store in Halifax

Police enquires remain ongoing after a street in Halifax was cordoned off after the body of a man was found by a member of the public.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said Calderdale CID are still trying to establish the circumstances of the death.

A body has been found off Bedford Street Northplaceholder image
A body has been found off Bedford Street North

Police officers and firefighters were called to Bedford Street North on Thrusday afternoon.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said oN Friday: "Police were called to a retail park on Pellon Lane, Halifax at about 4.40pm on Thursday to a report a body had been found by a member of the public.

"Emergency Services attended and found the body of an adult male.

"A police scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing today to establish the circumstances of the death."

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