A man has died after falling from a building in Leeds city centre.
West Yorkshire Police were called to a property on Dock Street at at 3.49am to reports of concerns for safety.
Officers found a seriously injured man who was rushed to hospital where he sadly died. A huge police cordon was in place until around 10.25am on Thursday following the incident.
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A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "At 3.49am this morning, police were called to a report of a concern for safety at a property on Dock Street, Leeds.
"Officers attended and found a male with serious injuries, who is believed to have fallen from height.
"The male was taken to hospital but pronounced deceased a short time later."
Detective Inspector James Entwistle of Leeds CID said: ‘Our enquiries are ongoing but at this stage, there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances regarding the death.
“A police cordon currently remains in place whilst investigative work is carried out. I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything in the early hours of the morning on Dock Street or surrounding areas to get in touch with Leeds CID.”
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the 101LiveChat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting log 220 of 2nd June. Alternatively, information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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