A MAN'S body has been found in a river just over the county border in Suffolk.
Suffolk Police were called to the Orwell Bridge just before 1am on Tuesday after members of the public reported concerns for a man's welfare.
Officers attended but were not able to find the person.
A multi-agency search commenced involving police, paramedics, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, the Coastguard and the RNLI.
Following the searches, the body of a man was recovered from the River Orwell at about 4am.
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A spokesman for Suffolk Police said: "Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference CAD 12 of 18 May, via: www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update."
You can also call 101.
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