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Feb 2023

Last Updated: 21/02/2023

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Body of man in his 20s found in Harrogate nature reserve

by John Plummer

| 21 Feb, 2023

The body of a man in his 20s has been found at Hookstone Wood in Harrogate.

A dog walker is believed to have made the discovery in the nature reserve between the Great Yorkshire Showground and Hornbeam Park yesterday morning.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement:

"North Yorkshire Police were called at around 8am on February 20 after a member of the public found the body of a man in woodland on the outskirts of Harrogate.

"The ambulance service also attended and provided assistance, but sadly the man, who is aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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