Body found in Wakefield

An investigation has begun after a body was found in Wakefield.
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Enquiries are ongoing after the body was recovered from the water at Stanley Ferry this afternoon (Tuesday, January 24).

The body is yet to be indentified and inquires are ongoing.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Police have recovered a body from the water at Stanley Ferry.

“The body was found at around 12.40pm today (Tuesday, January 24).

"The body has yet to be formally identified. Enquiries are ongoing.”