Body of a man found outside shop on Wakefield city centre precinct

THE BODY of a man was found close to the doorway of an empty Wakefield city centre store.

Police have confirmed they were called to reports of a body in front of the former BHS store on Kirkgate just before 10am this morning (Tuesday.

Police confirmed the body of a man found in Wakefield city centre.placeholder image
Police confirmed the body of a man found in Wakefield city centre.

An area of the precinct was cordoned off and officers are still at the scene as the investigation is ongoing.

Police cordon off former BHS store in Wakefield city centrePolice say they believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

And that a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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