Body found in burnt out car in Bradford - police statement in full

West Yorkshire Police was called to Long Lane, between Heaton and Shipley in Bradford, at 7.54am on Monday (February 19).

The emergency call came after a member of the public reported finding a burnt out car.

Officers and the fire service rushed to the scene.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained whilst enquiries are carried out.

Police statement in full

In a statement released this evening, a spokesperson said: "Police are investigating after a body was found inside a burnt-out vehicle on Long Lane, Bradford.   
   
"Officers were called at 7.54 this morning (19 February) and attended the scene alongside the fire service. 
 
"A body was discovered inside the car. 
  
"A scene is currently in place for forensic examination and to establish the full circumstances of what took place.   
   
"The death is currently being treated as unexplained whilst enquiries are carried out.   
   
"Officers would like to appeal to anyone who in the area yesterday or overnight to come forward with any information. 
   
"Any information can be given via 101 or www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 230 of 19 February   
   
"Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Police cordon on Long Lane

The Telegraph & Argus visited the scene on Monday, where investigating officers could be seen examining what remained of the car, as well as taking photos on a tripod of the vehicle.

Police tape stretched across the road from just after Long Lane's junction with The Fairways - where Express Golf is situated - to a few hundred yards down the road, heading towards Bingley Road.

The vehicle was within the cordon, parked to the left of the road, looking from The Fairways junction.

A scene is still in place this evening while forensic examination is undertaken.

Officers are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened, according to the police spokesperson.