A canal path in Swindon has been cordoned off after a body was found in the water.
Emergency services, including specialist water rescue fire crews, were called to the scene off Yelland Walk, East Wichel, at around 11.30am today (Tuesday).
In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: “Emergency services attended the scene and we can confirm that a body has been recovered from the water.
“While formal identification has not yet taken place, we believe the deceased to be a woman in her 80s from Swindon.
“Her next of kin has been informed and will be supported by specialist trained officers. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“Initial enquiries have been carried out and we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
“Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log number 117 of February 21.”
