Man dies after being found in the River Lark

Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of man in the River Lark in Bury St Edmunds yesterday, can confirm that the death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious.

Officers were called shortly before 12.30pm on Thursday, March 28, following reports that a man had been found in the river near to St Saviours Interchange.

Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to West Suffolk Hospital where he was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.

Next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.