Body found in Brighouse

    A man’s body was found in Brighouse.

    Police were called at around 8.45pm on Tuesday evening 15 August, to an area of water near River Street in Brighouse following a report that a body was in the water.

    Officers attended and the body of an elderly male was recovered by colleagues from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

    The family of Barry Nicholson, who was last seen on Sunday evening, have been informed.

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