A body has been found in Leeds canal near Globe Road

Emergency services are currently at the scene


Police have been called to the city centre after they received reports of a body floating in the water of the canal off Globe Road at 4:45 pm.

A spokeswoman said: “A scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. Officers are at the scene and are liaising with the fire and rescue service.”

Emergency service vehicles are currently on Whitehall road and officers have cordoned off the towpath that leads to the Leeds and Liverpool canal. After the emergency services pulled bedding out of the water not long ago, concern has been raised that the body found may be a homeless person.

Updates as they arrive.

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