Surrey Police appeal for witnesses after body found in River Mole

Surrey Police believe the man had been fishing close to the Stepping Stones area.

Emergency services attended the scene at around 12.15pm following a call from a member of the public.
Author: Alex DukePublished 8th Sep 2023

People believe that a man whose body was recovered from the River Mole in Box Hill yesterday was fishing.

They're calling for witnesses and particularly want to speak to a man who was in the area who may have helpful information.

The 60 year old man's next of kin have been informed are are being supported by officers.

Although police do not currently believe that his death is suspicious, they are continuing to carry out enquiries to understand the circumstances around his death.

They believe that the man had been fishing close to the Stepping Stones area prior to his death.

Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area, or driving through and has dashcam footage, between the hours of 8am and 1pm yesterday on the A24, London Road.

In particular, they are looking to speak to a man who was in the area and may have information which could help their enquiries. He is described as around 30-years-old, White, approximately 5ft 10in in height, of slim build with very short dark hair. He wasn’t wearing a top but was wearing dark coloured shorts, trainers and was carrying a dark coloured rucksack with a red fishing rod tied to it. The man was also riding a dark coloured mountain bike and spoke with an accent, possibly Eastern European.

If you recognise the description of the man, or have any other information which could help our enquiries, please contact police quoting PR/45230100596 via:

• Webchat on their website https://surrey.police.uk/

• Their online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

• Calling on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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