Body found under Orwell Bridge confirmed to be missing man

His death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious at this time.

Published 4th Sep 2020
Last updated 4th Sep 2020

Emergency services were called before 5pm after a man's body was found under the Orwell Bridge, off Gainsborough Lane.

Pending formal coroner's inquest proceedings, he's been identified as Simon Gibbs who was missing from Layham.

The 49-year-old's death is being treated as unexplained, but there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances at this stage.

Police say a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.