Body found in river 'unexplained' death

A man's body has been found in the River Aire in Leeds city centre, police have said.

Officers were called to East Street at about 16:00 BST on Thursday after a member of the public reported seeing a body in the water.

The identity of the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is currently unknown and police said his death was being treated as unexplained.

He was described as tall, of a muscular build with black, short dreadlock hair and a black beard. He was wearing a khaki green Lacoste T-shirt and cargo shorts.

Inquiries are continuing in the circumstances of his death and police have urged anyone with information to get in touch.

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