21/09/2015

Body Found At Selby Swing Bridge

Police have appealed for information following the discovery of a body in the river below Selby Swing Bridge, Selby.

Police were called to the scene just before 15:30 when a member of the reported spotting body in the water below the bridge.

A rescue boat was launched and the body recovered.

Police have said that they are working to establish the identity of the body and are treating the death as unexplained.

Anyone with information that could assist should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

(MH/LM)

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