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Man found dead near York village

Police say a man has been found dead near to a York village.

Officers received a report just before 11.30am on Monday (28 July) that a body of a man had been found close to Nether Poppleton.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will now be prepared for the coroner.

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Nether Poppleton, York

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this sad time.”