Emergency crews are still searching Ardsley Reservoir after a man was seen entering the water yesterday evening.
Officers were dispatched to the safety concern report around 17.30 p.m. yesterday (16 July.)
Leeds CID Detective Inspector Dan Bates stated:
“We are continuing the search this morning for a man who was seen entering the water yesterday.”
Specially trained officers are assisting his family.
“A number of emergency services are on the scene today conducting investigations; we would advise people to avoid the area while this is being done.”
“I’d like to ask anyone who was at the reservoir yesterday around 5 p.m. to come forward and assist our investigation.”
With temperatures expected to rise this week, this incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of swimming in open water.
Anyone with information should call 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contact, quoting log 1400 of July 16.
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