Body found in River Orwell identified as 20-year-old man

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

A 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Ipswich on October 12 has been identified.

A body found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge in Ipswich on Monday, October 12 has been formally identified as a 20-year-old man. The discovery followed a search and recovery operation after he was reported missing the night before.

A large emergency response was launched overnight, involving the East of England Ambulance Service, the Coastguard, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, and forensic teams. A member of the public entered the river to assist in the search but was unable to locate the missing man and exited of their own accord. The body was removed from the scene at around 3pm.

Suffolk Police said in a statement: 'A post-mortem examination has now been completed. However, a definitive cause of death cannot be established without further examination. There is no visible evidence of any significant injury or evidence at this time to suggest any third-party involvement.' Police are working with the Suffolk Coroner's Service to establish how he entered the water.

How it is being reported

• Body found in river after search identified as 20-year-old manA 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge, Ipswich, on October 12 has been identified. Suffolk Police say his cause of death is unknown.Echo (Basildon) · 19 Oct, 17:06
• Body found in river after search identified as 20-year-old manA 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge, Ipswich, on October 12 has been identified. Suffolk Police say his cause of death is unknown.Colchester Gazette · 19 Oct, 17:06

In this story: Suffolk Police · River Orwell · Ipswich · Stoke Bridge · Suffolk Coroner's Service · East of England Ambulance Service · Coastguard

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