Popular beauty spot cordoned off as man's body found in River Nidd near Harrogate

By ruby kitchen
Published 15th Oct 2022, 13:55 BST
Updated 16th Oct 2022, 11:12 BST
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Police cordoned off a popular beauty spot after a body was found in the River Nidd near Harrogate.

Emergency services were called to the scene, close to the Nidd Viaduct in Bilton, shortly before 8am Saturday morning.

The body of a white man, believed to be in his 40s, has been found. He is yet to be identified, police have confirmed.

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Cordons have been put in place as enquiries continue, with police teams, paramedics and firefighter crews on the scene.

Nidd Gorge. The River Nidd Picture Gerard BinksNidd Gorge. The River Nidd Picture Gerard Binks
Nidd Gorge. The River Nidd Picture Gerard Binks

The beauty spot area, with the viaduct passing over the River Nidd, is usually popular with dog walkers, cyclists and families and links Bilton with Ripley.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "We would ask that the public please avoid the area.

"Police, ambulance and fire are in attendance at the incident close to the Nidd Viaduct in Bilton.

"Enquiries are ongoing and further updates will be provided when available."