North Bridge shut today: Major route through Halifax town centre closed for several hours after man found dead

A major road through Halifax was closed for several hours earlier today after a man was found dead.

By Sarah Fitton

Published 22nd Jul 2023, 16:22 GMT

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Police were received a concern for safety for a man found unresponsive in Bowling Dyke, under North Bridge, in Halifax town centre shortly after 8am.

He was tragically confirmed dead.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Emergency services attended and confirmed the male was deceased and had fallen from height.

"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances regarding the death and a file will be passed to the coroner.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or use the live chat facility on West Yorkshire Police’s website.