Body found in river
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a body was found in the river in Stourport.
West Mercia Police recovered the body of a man from the River Severn in the Astley area of the town at around 6pm on Friday (September 7).
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “The identity of the male body has not been made or confirmed. Investigations are ongoing.”
Shocked residents said they heard sirens and saw a number of emergency vehicles, including river rescue teams, rushing to the scene. The area was cordoned off for some time on Friday night.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101.
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