Body found at Barnsley pond after search for missing man
A body has been found at a pond in Barnsley following a search for a missing man.
Police were called to Smithies Pond in Barnsley, where the body of a man in his 50s had been discovered, yesterday morning at 8.30am.
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement today: 'His death is currently being treated as unexplained. Investigations are underway to ascertain the exact circumstances of his death. 'His family have been informed and are being supported by officers'¦.
A post-mortem was due to be held yesterday evening, but the result is not yet known.