Body found in River Nidd identified

Enquiries are ongoing today (Monday, 17 October) into the discovery of a man's body in the River Nidd near Harrogate.

Police tell us emergency services were called to Bilton on Saturday morning (15 October).

The body of a man, in his 40s, was found close to Nidd Viaduct.

Police, ambulance and fire were in attendance at the incident.

The man has now been identified and his next of kin have been informed.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of his death.

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