'You are risking death': Police warning as groups seen diving into south Leeds canal

Police have issued a warning on the dangers of deep water after people were spotted diving into a canal in south Leeds.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 27th May 2020, 11:45 BST
Updated 27th May 2020, 21:00 BST
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Officers were called to Lemonroyd Lock, near Woodlesford, on Wednesday after they received reports of groups in the canal.

They dispersed a group of youths by the canal and recovered a pushbike at the scene.

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Leeds South Neighborhood Policing Team posted a warning on Facebook urging people to stay away from deep water.

People were spotted diving into the canal at Lemonroyd LockPeople were spotted diving into the canal at Lemonroyd Lock
People were spotted diving into the canal at Lemonroyd Lock

The post read: "We have attended reports already of groups diving into the canal at Lemonroyd Locks.

"You cannot see what is under the surface or how deep it is - you are risking significant injury and potentially death.

"Please keep out of the water - it is not safe. The area is not staffed or monitored constantly."

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