Man dies after being pulled from Grand Union Canal in Aylesbury
Thames Valley Police say the death is being investigated and treated as unexplained
Last updated 7th Aug 2023
A man in his thirties has died after a member of the public reported seeing a man in the Grand Union Canal near Broughton Crossing off Broughton Lane on Saturday (August 5).
He was pulled from the water after the call to the force at around 3:30pm.
The man was treated by paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service at the scene, but sadly died later.
His next of kin have been informed and Thames Valley Police say the death is being treated as unexplained, with no suspicious circumstances.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Michael Anderson said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man in his thirties has lost his life.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time.
“Thames Valley Police is investigating the circumstances of the man’s death, but at this time it is being treated as an unexplained death with no suspicious circumstances.
“We put a cordon in place on Saturday to ensure we could carry out enquiries at the scene. This cordon was lifted in the early hours of Sunday morning.
“I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation and support while our officers and staff attended the scene.”