Halifax police shut Burdock Way after body found in car park

Police in Halifax closed a major route in the town after a body was found in a car park.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Oct 2018, 08:06 BST

Updated 31st Oct 2018, 09:08 BST

Police closed Burdock Way in Halifax following the discovery of a body. Picture: Google

Officers were called to a car park under North Bridge shortly after 6.10am this morning when a member of the public reported finding a body.

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A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Emergency services are attending and initial enquiries are underway to determine the circumstances of what took place.

"Burdock Way was closed for a short time as part of police enquires and has now re-opened."

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