Police release artist image of man after pensioner found dead in Leeds Canal
The body of the unidentified man was found earlier this month.
Last updated 25th Jan 2023
Police have released artist impressions of an elderly man who was found dead in a canal in Leeds, as they appeal for help to identify him.
A body was found in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near to Bramley Fall Woods on the 15th January.
Police say the man has a 30-year-old map A to Z map with him.
Images have now been released of his clothing and an artist impression of his face.
West Yorkshire Police have said:
"Police have released an artist’s impression of an elderly man found dead in a canal in Leeds as they continue to appeal for the public’s help to identify him.
"Officers have also released images of the clothing worn by the man who was found in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near to Bramley Fall Woods on Sunday, January 15.
"There are no suspicious circumstances in relation to his death and officers are working to identify him for the Coroner.
"A previous appeal detailed the watch he was wearing, and keys found on him.
"He is described as bald, with white hair on both sides and stubble on his face.
"He was wearing a beige jacket, beige trousers, green and brown checked shirt, and a blue diamond pattern jumper. He was also wearing brown shoes and beige scarf and gloves. He had an A-Z map book with him from thirty years ago."
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, who heads Leeds District CID, said:
“We believe the artist’s impression is a good likeness of the man and, alongside his clothing and personal items, we are hoping someone will recognise him.
“We are keen to identify him to support to the Coronial process and to trace any next of kin there may be.”