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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Missing Leeds man could be in Harrogate
West Yorkshire Police has said it has serious concerns for the welfare of a missing Leeds man who may have travelled to Harrogate.
Bede Chapman, 32, from Armley in Leeds, is described as being slim and 6 ft tall. He was wearing a chequered jacket, blue jeans and black boots.
It’s possible he may have made or is currently making his way to Harrogate in a black Renault Twingo with a registration plate beginning LG58.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact police in Leeds on 101 or by using the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
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