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POLICE have confirmed that a body has been found following a building fire.
West Yorkshire Police were called to the scene at the corner of Warwick Road and Mount Street in Batley just after 3am on Saturday.
The cause of fire has not yet been established, and a scene remains in place while enquiries are ongoing.
Police say work is still ongoing to formally identify the deceased.
In an earlier statement, police said cannabis had been found at what is believed to be a disused factory building.
What the DCI said
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "Our enquiries at the scene remain ongoing and, as part of those investigations, officers have sadly located a body within the building.
"I understand this development will be concerning for local residents and the wider community.
"I would like to reassure the public that a dedicated team of officers and specialist investigators are working diligently to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire and determine exactly what has taken place."
Anyone with information urged to come forward
DCI Entwistle added: "This remains a complex investigation and I would urge anyone who may have witnessed anything unusual, has information about the incident or location, or possesses CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area, to contact us.
"What may seem like a small piece of information could prove vital in helping us establish the facts."
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or via the force’s website, quoting reference 13260464916.