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Police investigation launched after body found in canal in Wiltshire

byEstelle Legg
21 February 2020 • 9.59am
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A police investigation is underway near Bradford on Avon following the discovery of a body in a canal.

Officers were called to the scene on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Winsley Hill this morning.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but police say their enquiries are ongoing; the death is being treated as unexplained.

Photo: Estelle Legg

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Officers are investigating the full circumstances surrounding his death and ask that anyone with information call Wiltshire Police on 101, as they may have information which could assist the investigation.”

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