Police enquiries after man found dead in Halifax property

Officers cordoned off Ing Head Terrace in Shelf around 8am today after a call from the ambulance services.

A man in his 80s was found dead at the property.

A forensic team could be seen going in and out of the property earlier this morning.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating following the death of a man at an address in Halifax.

"Officers were called by the ambulance service at 7:49am this morning to reports of a man in his 80s deceased at a house on Ing Head Terrace.

"A police cordon is in place whilst officers establish the circumstances and enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone who witnessed anything in the area or has any information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via 101 quoting crime reference number 13200400550.