Police called after body found in Dewsbury canal

The body of a man has been found in a canal in Dewsbury this afternoon (Wednesday).
The canal off Forge Lane, DewsburyThe canal off Forge Lane, Dewsbury
The canal off Forge Lane, Dewsbury

West Yorkshire Police were called to the waterway just off Forge Lane at about 3pm after a member of the public spotted the body.

It is not yet known how the man's body ended up in the water.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called around 2.55pm today following a report of a body in the canal near to a bridge at Forge Lane.

“The body of a man has been recovered from the water and a scene is place whilst officer conduct their early stage enquiries.”