A cordon was put in place next to the River Avon in Keynsham today, Thursday 22nd January, where a body was discovered.
The cordon in place at the scene in Keynsham | Photo © Bath Echo
Emergency services were called to the scene with Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s water rescue team entering the water.
The body was discovered in the river opposite the Lock Keeper pub on Keynsham Road.
Two blue tents were set up in the car park | Photo © Bath Echo
A spokersperson from Avon & Somerset Police told the Echo: “A body was recovered from the River Avon, near Keynsham, earlier today (22nd January).
“Work to identify the person and inform their next of kin is ongoing.
“Their death is not believed to be suspicious and enquiries are being carried out on behalf of the coroner.”
Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s water rescue team at the scene | Photo © Bath Echo
The pub car park was taped off, and the cordon was extended during the operation to include the riverside footpath in both directions.
Investigation work is ongoing at the site | Photo © Bath Echo
Two blue forensic tents were erected in the pub car park, and forensic officers were seen working at the scene.
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 09:58hrs on Thursday 22 January to an incident in Keynsham.
“We sent one double-crewed ambulance, an operations officer, a critical care car, and the hazardous area response team to the scene.”
