Body recovered from River Deben at Waldringfield
Police are working to identify a man whose body was found in the River Deben yesterday morning after being recovered by the Coastguard.
Why it matters: Officers are appealing for public help to establish the identity of the man, whose death is not currently believed to be suspicious.
The details: The Coastguard contacted police at 07:45 yesterday morning (Sunday, 17 August) and brought the body ashore at Waldringfield at 08:45. Ambulance Service crew officially confirmed the death.
The man is described as white, around 35 years of age, with fair hair and a beard. He was wearing black shorts when found in the river.
What's next: The body has been taken to the mortuary at Ipswich Hospital. The cause of death remains unknown but police say it is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.
How to help: Anyone who can assist officers in identifying the man should contact Suffolk Police via www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting reference 37/46516/25.
The bottom line: Police need public assistance to identify a man found in the River Deben as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
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