Body found after search for missing man at Ardsley Reservoir
The 50-year-olds death is being treated as non-suspicious.
Emergency services searching for a man in water at Ardsley Reservoir have recovered a body.
Police were called around 5.30pm yesterday evening (16 July) to a report a man had got into difficulty in the water.
A 50 year old man from the local area was found in the water this afternoon (17 July).
His death is being treated as non-suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Detective Inspector Phil Hughes of Leeds CID said:
“This is a tragic incident in which a man has lost his life. Specially trained officers are supporting his family at this difficult time.
“This incident serves as a timely reminder about the dangers of swimming in open water.
“The weather is due to get hotter this week, I would urge people to not enter or swim in reservoirs or open waters.”