A MAN who was found dead close to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway last Sunday was a 45-year-old local man, according to Bradford Coroner's office.

The man's name has not yet been released, but a post-mortem examination was carried out this morning.

The inquest into his death will open in Bradford Coroner's Court this Thursday morning. (March 19)

Police reported that the man was found in Woodhouse last Sunday afternoon, and was confirmed dead shortly after 1pm. Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said the police were initially alerted by paramedics at 12.40pm. They were called to the scene near Park Way, a cul-de-sac which leads off Park Drive Road.