No evidence of third-party involvement in Stoke Bridge river death, say police
Police say there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the death of a 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge, as the investigation into the circumstances continues.
Why it matters: A body was found in the river by Stoke Bridge on the morning of 12 October, following an overnight search after a person was believed to have entered the water. A post-mortem examination has since been carried out.
The details: Police say the post-mortem has been completed, but a definitive cause of death cannot be established without further examination.
- There is no visible evidence of any significant injury.
- There is no evidence at this time to suggest any third-party involvement.
- The deceased has now been formally identified as a 20-year-old man.
What's next: Suffolk Constabulary says it is continuing to work closely with the Suffolk Coroner's Service to establish the circumstances that led to the man entering the River Orwell.
What they're saying: A spokesperson for the force said: "Our thoughts remain with the man's family and all those affected by these tragic circumstances."
The bottom line: While a cause of death has not yet been confirmed, police say nothing so far points to third-party involvement, as efforts continue to understand how the man came to enter the river.
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