Post mortem examination due after body found in Leeds woods

Investigations are continuing into the the discovery of a body in an area of woodland in Leeds yesterday.

Police were called shortly after 11.30am to reports of a body being found in woods near Limewood Approach in Seacroft.

A forensics officer takes pictures at the scene.placeholder image
A forensics officer takes pictures at the scene.

The area was sealed off while crime scene investigators gathered evidence.

Today a police spokesman said enquiries were continuing.

Police have sealed off the woodland near Limewood Approach in Seacroft.placeholder image
Police have sealed off the woodland near Limewood Approach in Seacroft.

He said officers were yet to confirm the identity of the person found.

A post mortem examination was due to be held today to establish the cause of death.

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