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15

Oct 2022

Last Updated: 15/10/2022
Crime
Crime

BREAKING: Body found in River Nidd as viaduct remains closed at Bilton

by Vicky Carr

| 15 Oct, 2022
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The area had been closed off since this morning, with numerous police vans and fire engines in attendance.

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Police have confirmed a body has been found in the River Nidd near the viaduct in Bilton.

The area had been closed off since this morning, with numerous police vans and fire engines in attendance.

North Yorkshire Police has now issued a statement confirming that the body of a man had been seen and reported to police around 8am today.

Officers said the body was that of a white man, believed to be in his 40s, who is yet to be identified. A spokesperson said:

"Please avoid the area at this time.
"Enquiries are ongoing and further updates will be provided when available."


Anyone with information can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference NYP-15102022-0081.



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