Police cordon off street after body found on home roof

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 10, 2022 | 11:43 AM GMT

A three-story terraced house’s roof has a corpse of a guy on it.

Emergency personnel had to block off the road in Leeds, West Yorkshire’s Chapeltown neighborhood so they could retrieve the body parts from the roof of the home, shocking the locals.

An emergency personnel was seen entering a skylight to examine the deceased in the video.

Police, firemen, and ambulances arrived on the scene, but it seemed the guy had passed away.

After then, firefighters could be seen recovering the body on a ladder platform.

Police are still looking into what happened.

It is unclear how the guy passed away.

Images made public show the corpse, which was wrapped in a yellow blanket, resting on the home’s roof.

On Sunday around 3:30 p.m., the alarm was sounded when Harehills Avenue quickly filled with emergency cars.

When images of the event showing the guy lying dead on the roof were posted on social media, the neighbors were horrified.

Harehills Avenue and its neighboring streets, such Spencer Place, were blocked off.

Additionally, several roadways in the city’s Chapeltown neighborhood were blocked.

A comment has been requested from West Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.