Body of man found in Bedfordshire lake

Detectives don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances

Author: Cameron GreenPublished 28th May 2026

A man in his 50s has been found dead in lakes near Sandy, Bedfordshire.

Emergency services were alerted at around 7am today to reports of a body in Manor Farm lakes, near the village of Stratford.

Police, fire crews, and ambulance staff attended the scene.

The man was pronounced dead upon arrival.

His next of kin have been informed.

While the death is being treated as unexplained, detectives confirm there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

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