Body found in the Thames near Reading
Police believe it's a man who was spotted in the water at Caversham bridge a month ago
A body has been recovered from the River Thames in the search for a man from Reading.
Police were called at around 10.25am on 10 January to reports of a man in the water, near Caversham Bridge, Reading.
On Monday afternoon (7/2) a body was recovered in Sonning. Although formal identification has not taken place yet, it is believed to be the missing man.
His next of kin has been informed.
The man’s death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Local Policing Area Commander for Reading, Superintendent Steve Raffield, said:
“Our thoughts remain with the family of the man at this very difficult time.
“I would like to thank the emergency services and Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue for their support.”