27/04/2015

Investigation Launches Into West Yorkshire Body Find

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman's body in West Yorkshire on Sunday.

It is understood that a member of the public uncovered the woman's body in bushes at the rear of a property on Vernon Court, Keighley just before 16:00.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the woman, who has not yet been identified. Her death is being treated as unexplained.

(MH/CD)

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