Man's body found in the River Wharfe at Tadcaster
Police were called at 8.40am today (Sunday, February 21)by a member of the public who discovered some personal items on Mill Lane, near the river.
Officers remain at the scene, where they are continuing to investigate the incident.
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Hide AdOfficers have been working with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue to recover the man’s body and a thorough search of the river banks is also being carried out.
Family of the man, who is believed to be a local man in his 30s, have been informed and specially-trained officers are providing support. However, his identity will not be released until a formal identification has taken place.