Leeds headlines 16 January: Body recovered from River Aire

Leeds Headlines 16 January 2024.

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00:00 Three stories in brief and a body believed to be a missing Leeds man has been recovered

00:06 from the River Aire. Graham Connell from Morley disappeared during a run with his dog just

00:10 under a month ago. Days after he went missing, his dog was found dead in the river. His family

00:16 have been informed and are being supported by officers.

00:19 Next, police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted by three men on Corl Lane

00:25 at around 6.30 in the morning on Sunday 14th January. The victim has been treated for facial

00:31 injuries and anyone with information is being urged to contact 101.

00:37 And finally, new pictures have been captured of the new £26.5 million White Rose Rail

00:42 Station which will replace Cottingley Rail Station. It was scheduled to open in early

00:47 2024 but the project has been hit by construction delays.

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