Man's body pulled from River Ouse in York
Emergency services were called to the Water End Bridge in the city last night.
The body of a man in his 50s has been recovered from the River Ouse, close to the Water End Bridge in York last night (18 July).
Police attended the scene, along with the fire and ambulance services, after being contacted by kayakers shortly before 5pm.
While formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe they know the identity of the deceased but are awaiting confirmation.
His next of next of kin have been informed and police have said that their thoughts are with them at this very sad time.