Incident at Pugneys Country Park - first pictures from the scene

By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jul 2021, 16:08 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2021, 20:04 BST
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Police have taped off an area around the beach at Pugneys Country Park.

About 16 emergency service vehicles are at the scene and specialist teams in boats were searching the water earlier today.

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was also at the scene and left just before 2.30pm.

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West Yorkshire Police have yet to comment about the incident but said they would release a statement later this afternoon.

Emergency Services at Pugneys Country ParkEmergency Services at Pugneys Country Park
Emergency Services at Pugneys Country Park

Wakefield Council has said the counrty park will now stay closed unitil Tuesday.

In a tweet it said: "Due to an ongoing police operation, #PugneysCountryPark is now temporarily closed. It is expected that it will remain closed until Tuesday (20 July). Thank you in advance for your support & understanding."

Related topics:West Yorkshire PoliceWakefield CouncilYorkshire Air Ambulance

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