Murder investigation after death of pensioner in Doncaster
A scene is in place on the River Don
A murder investigation is underway after the death of pensioner in Doncaster.
Police say they were called to Mexborough yesterday morning.
South Yorkshire Police said:
"A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Doncaster.
"Earlier today (Thursday 25 July) at 7.36am, emergency services were called to the Mexborough area following reports of a body being found in the River Don.
"Ambulance services attended and an 82-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"Two men, aged 30 and 32, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
"A scene has been established stretching for around 1km along the waterway as officers carry out enquiries. It is expected the scene will remain in place overnight."
Senior Investigation Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward, said:
“We are now treating this investigation into this man’s death as a murder investigation.
“Although we are in the very early stages, we have a team of detectives working hard to try and establish the circumstances around what happened earlier this morning.
“If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information that could help the investigation, contact us online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 154 of 25 July when you get in touch."