Boston Spa police: Man's body found by police after huge river search in Leeds village

A man's body has been found after a huge river search in a Leeds village.
Abbey Maclure
By Abbey Maclure
Published 16th Jan 2024, 16:01 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2024, 16:03 BST
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Police were called to Bridge Road, Boston Spa, at about 11.30pm yesterday (Monday January 15) following reports that a man had fallen into water.

Emergency services, including the National Police Air Service, were quickly sent to the scene and an extensive search of the water began.

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Specialist teams have been searching the area throughout the day today (Tuesday).

Police at the scene in Boston Spa, Leeds, where a man's body has now been found following a search (Photo by Simon Hulme/National World)Police at the scene in Boston Spa, Leeds, where a man's body has now been found following a search (Photo by Simon Hulme/National World)
Police at the scene in Boston Spa, Leeds, where a man's body has now been found following a search (Photo by Simon Hulme/National World)

West Yorkshire Police have now confirmed that a man's body has been found.

A police spokesperson said: "The man has been identified and his relatives have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner." 

Related topics:PoliceLeedsEmergency servicesWest Yorkshire Police

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