Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 4th January 2025, at 16:00hrs
The discovery was made this morning just after 9am in West Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information after a woman’s body was found in water in Brighouse.
In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said:
“Emergency services were called to the canal near Atlas Mill Road at just after 9am this morning (Saturday January 4th) by a caller reporting seeing a body in water there.
Police, ambulance and fire services attended and located the body of an adult woman.
The woman, who was aged in her 70s, was recovered from the water and enquiries have been ongoing at the scene.”
DI Jenny Haigh of Calderdale CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate following the very sad discovery of this woman in water today.
“Officers have now identified her and have made relatives aware of this tragic development.
“There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances in the matter, but we would appeal for anyone who saw an elderly female fall into water in the nearby area or who can assist enquiries in any way to contact us.
“Anyone who has any information which could assist enquiries is asked to contact Calderdale District CID on 101 referencing police log 0333 of January 4th.
“Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat “
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