Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in the River Avon near Bristol. The grim discovery was made earlier this week, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Officers were called to the scene following reports of an unidentified body in the water. While formal identification has yet to take place, authorities have confirmed that the death is being treated as unexplained.
Police Appeal for Information
Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward, particularly those who may have witnessed suspicious activity near the river in recent days. A police spokesperson stated, "We are treating this as a priority investigation and are following all possible lines of enquiry."
Community Reaction
Local residents have expressed shock over the incident, with many describing the area as usually peaceful. One witness told reporters, "It’s unsettling—you don’t expect something like this to happen here."
The police have assured the public that increased patrols will be conducted in the vicinity as the investigation continues.
