Police probe into railway death

POLICE have launched an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Dewsbury man after he was found on railway lines near a station.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Aug 2010, 15:51 BST

Updated 2nd Aug 2010, 15:55 BST

James Lee, from Westtown, was discovered was near to Ravensthorpe railway station with injuries suggesting he had been hit by a train on the morning of July 21.

British Transport Police are treating the incident as unexplained and have appealed to the public for information.

Detective Inspector Dave Boldison said: "We are currently treating the incident as unexplained and are working to piece together the hours and minutes prior to James' death.

"From our enquiries so far we know that James visited the Asda store in Dewsbury around 9.30pm the previous evening, but after that point we have no further sightings of him until he was discovered on Wednesday morning."

Urging the public to provide information, Det Insp Boldison added: "It's crucial that anyone who saw Mr Lee comes forward because it will help us build a picture of his whereabouts between leaving the Asda store and heading towards Ravensthorpe rail station."