THE body of man has been found in the roof space of a pharmacy in Queensbury, according to police.

The man, a suspected burglar, is thought to have died after getting trapped in the roof space of Rowlands Pharmacy in High Street.

It is believed the man removed roof tiles to get into the building before becoming stuck.

The body appeared to have been there for several weeks, and no details about the identity of the man have been revealed.

Last night on Facebook, Councillors Paul and Lynda Cromie (Independent, Queensbury) said: "We have been getting hourly updates from Inspector Daniel Ware.

"Someone has broken into the chemist shop on the High Street through the roof.

"Unfortunately whilst breaking in he died in the roof space and has been dead for several weeks.

“I have got to say that I am saddened that this has happened.

“But it is a bit of a warning really, not to break into other people’s property. Although, there is nothing you can do about it if someone decides to do it. Unfortunately, he lost his life doing so.

“We don’t know how, whether it is natural causes or as a result of a break-in.”

Cllr Cromie added he has been told it was not a murder.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire police said: "Police in Bradford are investigating after a body was discovered in the roof space of a shop in High Street, Queensbury, Bradford, shortly after 3pm yesterday.

"An investigation is currently under way and inquiries are ongoing."

A spokesman for Rowlands Pharmacy said she did not want to comment on the incident as an active police investigation is currently ongoing.