Man's body discovered in the River Hull

Police had been called to reports of a concern for safety on Sutton Road

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 24th Dec 2024

A man has been found dead following a search of the River Hull.

Members of the coastguard and underwater search teams were called to an area near Sutton Road at around 9.30pm last night, following reports of a concern for safety.

Police said a man's body was found in the river and his family have been informed. His death isn't being treated as suspicious.

Humberside Police have made a 'mandatory referral' to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to police contact.

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