Roundhay Park: Body found near Waterloo Lake in Leeds as cordon put in place by police and ambulance crews

A large emergency response was spotted by Waterloo Lake at Roundhay Park this morning (Tuesday).

A spokesperson for the Friends of Roundhay Park community group said: “We’re very sorry to share that a body has been found in the park near Waterloo Lake.

“Part of the area is currently cordoned off.

“You can still get through by going around the closure via the wooded paths next to the lake.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

West Yorkshire Police have said that the death is being treated as non-suspicious.

This is a developing story and we will update it with more details as we receive them.