Body found in Lincoln

The discovery was made in the River Witham

Police tape off the area
Author: Andy MarshPublished 24th Aug 2022

A body's been found in the River Witham in Lincoln.

Police were called to the Stamp End area just before half past 8 this morning.

The body was found in the water but has now been recovered.

Officers say at this stage the death is being treated as unexplained.

Road closures are in place on Waterside North and South.

Here's what the police have said:

Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the person's identity.

We are currently on scene and Waterside North and South are closed. Please avoid the area.

If you have any information that can help in our investigation, please call 101 quoting incident 97 of 24 August.