The family of a man whose body was found in Leeds have paid tribute to him, saying his loss has deeply saddened them. Anthony Crosswaite, 49, was reported missing from his home in Rothwell on Sunday, August 21.
Shortly before 1am today (Friday, August 26), a member of the public reported finding the man in a wooded area next to the M62 near Thorpe Lane in Tingley.
A force spokesman said: "A body believed to be missing man Anthony Crosswaite has been found in Leeds. "Mr Crosswaite, aged 49, had been reported missing from his home in Rothwell on Sunday night. Shortly before 1am today, a member of the public reported finding the body of a man in a wooded area next to the M62 near Thorpe Lane, Tingley.