Missing man's dog found dead in river
Graham Connell was last seen on Monday (18 December), after going for a run
A missing man's dog has been found dead in a river in Leeds, near to where searches are taking place for him.
64-year-old Graham Connell went for his usual run around Woodlesford Locks on Monday night (18 December).
Police have carried out underwater searches after discovering his car in a car park near to the entrance to the locks.
He left his home in Morley by car at about 3.45pm on Monday to go for a run and was reported missing at 7.35pm after he failed to return home.
His normal running route is alongside the Aire & Calder Navigation and River Aire up to Skelton Grange Road around Skelton Lake/Skelton Country Park and down to the bottom of St Aidan’s Nature Reserve.
He is described as being 5ft 6ins tall, slim with greying dark brown hair, which is wavy on top.
He was wearing a fluorescent yellow running top, black leggings and red trainers.
Detective Inspector John Graham, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are continuing to carry out searches of the wider area around Woodlesford Lock to find Graham and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him and his dog at any point along his usual running route on late Monday afternoon.
“We are also continuing to support the family following the discovery of their dog this morning and to keep them updated as we progress our searches for Graham.”