Woman's body found in water at Watermead Country Park

At 4.15pm yesterday (Thursday 1 October) Police received a report of a missing woman.

A short time later, a call was received stating a person was believed to have entered the water at Watermead Park.

Officers were deployed and a search was undertaken.

The body of a woman, who is believed to be the woman reported missing, was later removed from the water.

Officers have contacted her next of kin. Her death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Identification of the deceased is a matter for HM Coroner.

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