Body found in the River Aire in Leeds
It was reported at 10:20 am this morning
A body was found after the emergency services were called to the scene this morning . A sighting of the body was reported to the police in the water near Neptune Street, opposite the Royal Armouries, at around 10:20 am.
Police investigating the discovery of a body in the River Aire in #Leeds say the family of missing person Daniel Hirst have been informed.
— Tracy Gee (@newsgirlTracyG) April 27, 2017
A police spokesman said that the search of the River Aire had ended in the discovery of a body.
The body has been recovered, but has not yet been identified. Although it is believed to be that of Daniel Hirst, a man from Beeston in Leeds who was last seen on the 13th of April.
NEWS:A body has been discovered in the River Aire in #Leeds near the Royal Armouries. Police are at the scene.A passer-by made the discovery
— BBC Leeds (@BBCLeeds) April 27, 2017







