Fairford Avenue incident: Leeds police launch investigation after man's body found in Beeston street

Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was found in a Leeds street.

By Abbey Maclure

Published 23rd Jun 2022, 17:43 GMT

Updated 23rd Jun 2022, 17:45 GMT

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West Yorkshire Police were called to Fairford Avenue, Beeston, shortly before 2.30pm today (Thursday) following a report of concern for someone's safety.

A man's body was found.

Police have closed the street as they investigate the man's death.

Fairford Avenue, Beeston, where a man's body has been found (Photo: Google)

A police spokesperson said: "At 2.26pm this afternoon officers were called to a concern for safety at Fairford Avenue, Beeston.

"A man's body was found.

"A scene is in place whilst forensic examinations take place."

Leeds Police Beeston West Yorkshire Police