Woman dies after being found unconscious in lake

BBC The incident happened at Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park BBC
Emergency crews were called to Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park on Sunday

A woman has died after being found unconscious in a lake in a Leeds park.

Emergency services were called to Waterloo Lake at Roundhay Park at about 18:10 GMT on Sunday following reports of concern for the woman's safety.

West Yorkshire Police said officers and ambulance crews had attended the scene, but the woman was confirmed dead a short time later.

Her death was not being treated as suspicious and inquiries were continuing to establish what had happened, a force spokesperson said.

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