Body found in River Lea

Police believe they know the identity of the man
By Alice Kemp-Habib

A body has been recovered from the water at Tottenham Lock

A man’s body has been found in the water at Tottenham Lock.

Police officers were called to reports of a body in the River Lea at 9:35 am on Thursday, 18th August.

Police officers, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade arrived at the scene and established a crime scene. The body was recovered from the water.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At this time the man’s death is being treated as unexpected and the circumstances are under investigation.

“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

“Officers believe they know the identity of the man and enquiries are underway to notify next of kin.”

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