Search operation at West Yorkshire waterway
Concerns for missing person at Ardsley Reservoir
Last updated 17th Jul 2022
A search and rescue operation's underway at Ardsley Reservoir after reports went missing there last night.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue tell us they were called out to the waterway off Haigh Moor Road, between East Ardsley, Carr Gate and Tingley at around 5.30.
Crews from Rothwell, Leeds, Dewsbury and Killingbeck have been in attendance.
Detective Inspector Dan Bates from West Yorkshire Police said: "We are continuing the search this morning in relation to a man that was seen to enter the water yesterday.
"His family is being supported by specially trained officers.
"A number of emergency services are at the scene today carrying out enquiries, we would urge people to stay away from the area whilst this is carried out.
"I would like to appeal to anyone who was at the reservoir yesterday from around 5pm onwards to come forward and help our investigation.
"As the weather is set to get hotter this week this incident serves as a reminder about the dangers of swimming in open water.”