Elderly woman's body found in Bournemouth river
Police were called to Belle Vue Road this morning (29th October)
Last updated 29th Oct 2024
A pensioner's been found dead in a river in Bournemouth.
Police say the body of a woman in her 80s was discovered near to Belle Vue Road this morning (Tuesday 29th October).
The discovery was made in the River Stour.
A number of emergency vehicles have been seen in the area, along with forensic teams.
In a statement, officers have said:
"Dorset Police received a report at 9.21am on Tuesday 29th October 2024 that the body of a woman aged in her 80s had been found in the river off Belle Vue Road in Bournemouth.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the woman’s next of kin has been informed. The coroner has also been notified.
"Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this very difficult time."