Police have announced a body, which was found in a river at a Leamington park, is that of a man believed to be in his 50s.

The incident is being treated as 'unexplained at this time' confirm Police.

The man was found at Victoria Park following a call shortly before 7.45am, from a concerned member of the public, who saw a body in the river.

Police attended the scene along with paramedics but sadly the man, thought to be in his 50s, had died.

There remains to be a large police presence in and around Victoria Park.

Leamington Police shared they have spoken to his next of kin and are currently treating the death as unexplained.

An investigation has been opened into the man's death.

Anyone who was in the park earlier today, particularly before 7.45am, and saw anything that might help the ongoing investigation are advised to contact police via this link, quoting incident 68 of 15 April.

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Leamington Police said: "You can expect to see a visible police presence in the area so please come and talk to one of our officers if you have any concerns."

Police have cordoned off an area of the park with police tape and officers remain at the scene.

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More updates to follow soon.