Man arrested after body found in field in Knottingley

The body of a woman has been found in a field close to Knottingley.
The body of a woman has been found in a field close to Knottingley. Photo: Google MapsThe body of a woman has been found in a field close to Knottingley. Photo: Google Maps
The body of a woman has been found in a field close to Knottingley. Photo: Google Maps

North Yorkshire Police confirmed they had been called at 10.55am on Sunday, September 22 by a member of the public who had found the body of a woman in a field.

The incident took place close to the A645 Weeland Road in Knottingley.

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Police and emergency services attended the scene and the road was closed to allow them to deal with the incident. The road reopened at around 6.30pm.

A 60-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation. He has since been released under investigation.

Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances around the woman’s death.