Woman's body found in River Waveney in Beccles, Suffolk
Mystery surrounds how a woman was found dead in river.
Police were called by a member of the public just after 8am today, reporting the woman in the river.
Ambulance crews were also sent out and confirmed that the woman had died. Police say the death is currently being treated as unexplained, but there is currently no evidence to suggest it is suspicious. The coroner has been notified.
Police have not yet been able to identify the woman and are appealing for help from the public to establish what her final movements were.
She was found in the River Waveney at The Quay in Beccles, under the bridge.
Detectives want to hear from anyone who may have seen a woman near The Quay before 8am today, matching this description: white, in her 60s, of a petite build, with short curly brown/copper hair. She was wearing a cream cardigan, blue top, white jeans and white boots and was possibly carrying a pink coat, torch and umbrella.
Anyone with any information has been asked to call Suffolk Constabulary’s East CID at Lowestoft Police Station, quoting reference CAD 135 of 1 January, or call 101.