Man's body found in Yorkshire village of Burnby
A scene guard was put in place and the Pocklington Household Waste Recycling Site is closed
Last updated 24th Sep 2026
A man's body has been found in the Yorkshire village of Burnby.
Police were called after the discovery near Pocklington Lane at around 3.15pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 23 September).
Officers remain at the scene today and a scene guard is in place at the time of writing.
Police are investigating the circumstances around the man's death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
Formal identification hasn't taken place yet, but the man's family have been informed.
The Pocklington Household Waste Recycling Site is also closed today, East Riding of Yorkshire Council have confirmed.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is being urged to call 101, quoting log 272 of 23 September.
Anonymous calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.