Driver Finds Bodies Of Two Men In Road

A murder investigation has begun in Bradford after the bodies of two men were found on a country lane.

West Yorkshire Police said they were discovered by a passing motorist in New Lane near its junction with Raikes Lane at around 10.20pm on Tuesday.

Sky sources say the men were both under 30 and that one of them had been very badly beaten.

A spokesman for the force said forensic teams are carrying out an examination of the scene.

The area where the bodies were found is open countryside and is just a few miles from the suburbs of south Bradford.

Locals have speculated that the bodies may have been dumped.

Alice Avery said: "It's a quiet area. So you just don't know what goes on at night time round here, do you?"

Detective Superintendent Dick Nuttall said: "Enquiries are at an early stage and officers are currently working to establish the identities of these men and the circumstance leading to their discovery.

"We are also examining the possibility that these bodies were left on New Lane following an attack.

"I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area of New Lane or Raikes Lane at the time or saw anything suspicious to come forward immediately.

"At this stage we have not recovered any weapons, however; forensic officers are currently examining the scene."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Information Room on 01924 334693.