There has been a major response from the emergency services in Bath this evening, Sunday 8th March, after a body was seen in the River Avon.
Initial reports suggest the body was spotted in the river near Kensington Meadows, and then again at Cleveland Bridge.
Firefighters from Avon Fire & Rescue Service were then seen swimming across the water near the weir at Pulteney Bridge.
Avon & Somerset Police told the Echo: “Emergency services have this evening (Sunday 8th March) recovered an individual’s body from the river in Pulteney Bridge, off Bridge Street, in Bath.
“Their death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not thought to be suspicious. Enquiries are ongoing.”
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information when available.
