Body found in River Orwell identified as 20-year-old man
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:31 · Archive
A 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Ipswich on October 12 has been formally identified by police.
A 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge in Ipswich on October 12 has been formally identified by police. A post-mortem examination has been completed, but the definitive cause of death cannot be established without further examination. Suffolk police said there is no visible evidence of any significant injury or evidence to suggest third-party involvement.
The man was reported missing in the early hours of the morning, triggering a large emergency response. The East of England Ambulance Service, the Coastguard, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, and forensic teams all attended the scene. A member of the public entered the water in an attempt to help but exited after being unable to find the man.
Police cordons were set up at the beginning of River Walk and by the Coastguard at Stoke Bridge during the search. The man's body was removed from the scene at around 3pm. 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 Orwell confirmed as 20-year-old man, police revealSuffolk police identify a 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge, Ipswich, on October 12.East Anglian Daily Times · 19 Oct, 15:05
- Body found in River Orwell confirmed as 20-year-old man, police revealSuffolk police identify a 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge, Ipswich, on October 12.Ipswich Star · 19 Oct, 15:05
In this story: Suffolk Police · River Orwell · Stoke Bridge · Ipswich · East of England Ambulance Service · Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service · Suffolk Coroner's Service
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