Body of man found in Leeds city centre following concern for safety report

Enquiries are ongoing

Police are investigating after the body of a man, believed to have fallen from a height, was found in Leeds city centre.

Shortly after 3.30am yesterday (October 30), police were called to a building in Water Lane, Leeds.

They had received a concern for safety report.

Police were called to the building in Water Lane, Leeds, on Friday placeholder image
Police were called to the building in Water Lane, Leeds, on Friday | Stock image: James Hardisty

When officers arrived, they found the body of a man. He is believed to have fallen from a height, West Yorkshire Police said.

Road closures were in place throughout Friday morning, with drivers advised to avoid the area.

Enquiries into the man’s death are ongoing by Leeds CID.

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