Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th March 2025, at 16:00hrs
A body has been recovered from the River Ouse in York this morning, believed to be that of a 19-year-old man reported missing earlier today.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed that the body was recovered by their Underwater Search Unit at approximately 11:45 am on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
The location of the recovery was within the River Ouse.
The police believe the body is that of the young man who was reported to have entered the river from Ouse Bridge in York city centre at 3:06 am earlier the same day.
“His family have been updated and are receiving specialist support from officers,” stated a spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police.
Formal identification of the body has yet to take place, and the man’s name has not been released at this time.
Authorities have reiterated that there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report is being compiled on behalf of the coroner, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
“We are continuing to ask witnesses to the incident or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward as soon as possible,” the police spokesperson urged.
Anyone with information that could assist the coroner’s report is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number NYP-05032025-0030.
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