A man’s body has been found in a property in Brighouse town centre this afternoon.

Police were called to premises on Bethel Street where they made the grim find at 1.30pm today.

The scene is currently taped off with ambulance and fire brigade on site.

But early reports suggest the death is not suspicious.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said they had been called after concerns for a man’s welfare.

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He said the deceased male was in his 40s and inquiries were ongoing.

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