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Police Search South Yorkshire Lake & Woods

Summary

  • Specialist teams searched a lake and woodland over the weekend and Monday.
  • Police described the operation in Wombwell Wood as part of an ongoing investigation.
  • The ancient woodland is a 350-acre nature reserve known for birdwatching.
Police Search South Yorkshire Lake & Woods

Police search teams dedicated their weekend and Monday to combing a lake and woodland area in South Yorkshire. The regional underwater search teams were observed meticulously investigating Wombwell Wood and its surroundings as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers utilized sticks to move undergrowth during their thorough search of the site, where numerous police vehicles were present.

Forestry England recognizes this green space as a haven for birdwatchers. The Woodland Trust notes its historical significance, with the woodland dating back to the Domesday Book in 1086. This expansive natural area covers around 350 acres.

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