Body recovered from Alton Water this morning

By Derek Davis 16th Oct 2020

Emergency services have recovered a body from the reservoir at Alton Water this morning.

The man's body was discovered in the water, close the water sports area and the dam, at around 7.20am today.

Police are waiting to identify the body and inform relatives before releasing further details.

A spokesman said: "The death is being treated as unexplained at this time but police do not currently believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

"A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course."

One witness told Nub News: "It is all very sad."

     

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