Investigation launched after man's body found in car near Scammonden

A police investigation has been launched after a man's body was found in a car near Scammonden.
By Ian Hirst
Published 2nd Sep 2019, 09:05 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2019, 10:05 BST

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The body was found in a car near the old Nont Sarahs Hotel on New Hey Road.The body was found in a car near the old Nont Sarahs Hotel on New Hey Road.
The body was found in a car near the old Nont Sarahs Hotel on New Hey Road.

A PCSO made the discovery shortly before 11.10am on Saturday August) 31 while following up reports of a vehicle which had been abandoned in the area.

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The body was inside a grey Fiat Punto parked near the old Nont Sarah’s Hotel on New Hey Road.

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From initial enquiries, it is believed that the car had been parked at the location for several days.

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At this time, the death is being treated as unexplained, pending further enquiries, including a post mortem examination.

Anyone with information which could aid the investigation is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via www.westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk/contact-us quoting log 438 of 30/08.

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