
Police have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in Batley.
The body, which is believed to be that of a man, was found inside the former bank premises in Commercial Street on Sunday, after officers forced entry to the building.
Enquiries are continuing to confirm the identity of the deceased and the circumstances around the death.
Forensics teams first established a scene at the site of the former Yorkshire Bank on Sunday, with police closing off Commercial Street and Wellington Street.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the road closures were put in place in order to allow officers to search the building.
A scene remains in place at the location.
Regarding the investigation, a police spokesperson said: “Three people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
“Two have been released under investigation while the third has been bailed.”