Corpse found in Bradford chemist roof space was missing man last seen two months ago
THE body of a man found in roof space above a chemist in Bradford has been identified as missing person last seen two months ago.
Craig Alderson's body was found above a chemist in Bradford
Craig Alderson, 44, sparked a major police appeal after he was last seen Queensbury on January 20.
His body was found above Rowlands Pharmacy on the High Street by at around 2pm on March 23.
It is believed the man had removed roof tiles to gain access to the building but wad become asphyxiated after becoming stuck.
His body was found above Rowlands Pharmacy
Someone has broken into the chemist shop on the High Street through the roof
A local resident, who asked not to be named, said the body was discovered when staff at the chemist noticed a leak coming from the roof and looked to have it repaired.
According to a post from a local councillor, the man had been in the roof space for several weeks.
Councillors Paul Cromie, an Independent for Queensbury ward, spoke to a member of the Queensbury Matters Facebook group about the incident yesterday after speaking to police.
It is believed the man had removed roof tiles to gain access to the building
The post, which was attributed to the councillor and has since been removed by the page, 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.
Staff at the chemist noticed a leak coming from the roof
"Unfortunately whilst breaking in he died in the roof space and has been dead for several weeks."
An inquest into Mr Alderson's death has been opened in Bradford and was adjourned pending further inquiries.