Emergency services were called to a tragic incident in Leicester this evening after a man was recovered from the River Soar near a secondary school. Despite immediate medical intervention, the individual could not be saved and was pronounced deceased in hospital.
Emergency Response and Scene Investigation
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports at Richard III Road, close to Castle Mead Academy, just after 5.35pm on Monday 20 January. They successfully recovered the man from the water, and he was rushed to hospital for urgent care.
Police officers arrived swiftly at the location, establishing a cordon to secure the area for investigation. Forensic teams were observed working methodically at the scene, with wet clothing and other items being carefully bagged as evidence. The cordon remained in place for several hours before being dismantled.
Police Statement and Coroner's Involvement
In an official statement provided to local media, Leicestershire Police confirmed the details of the incident. "Officers were called to Richard III Road in Leicester just after 5.35pm today after Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service recovered a man from the River Soar," the statement read.
"The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for HM Coroner. Identification will be a matter for the coroner."
Community Impact and School Proximity
The incident occurred in close proximity to Castle Mead Academy, a secondary school in Leicester. While the school was not in session at the time of the emergency response, the presence of police vehicles and forensic teams near an educational institution has drawn attention from local residents.
Witnesses reported seeing two police cars working at the site, with officers maintaining the cordon to keep members of the public at a safe distance during their investigation. The items visible within the secured area included what appeared to be wet garments and a possible paramedic blanket.
Ongoing Procedures and Support
With the death not considered suspicious, the focus now shifts to the coroner's formal procedures. The HM Coroner will be responsible for official identification and determining the precise circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Local authorities have not released further details about the individual involved, respecting both the ongoing coronial process and the privacy of the deceased's family during this difficult time. The community awaits further updates as the investigation progresses through proper channels.
