Body discovered near Selby - police are treating the man's death as "unexplained"

The body was discovered at Millgate yesterday

Published 29th Dec 2022
Last updated 29th Dec 2022

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man near Selby.

Shortly after 9.30am on Wednesday 28 December police received reports of a body which was found at Selby Dam Pumping Station, Millgate

The body is yet to be identified.

Officers say they're treating the death as "unexplained".

Police, ambulance and fire were at the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing and North Yorkshire Police say further updates will be provided when available.

They're working to identify the man and the exact circumstances that led to his death.

Police say:

If anyone has any information which could assist the sudden death investigation, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 12220228814.

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