Police have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was discovered in a Suffolk river on New Year's Day.
Public Makes Tragic Discovery
Members of the public raised the alarm at just after 8am on Thursday, January 1, after spotting a woman in the River Waveney at The Quay in Beccles. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, rushed to the scene near the bridge.
The woman was recovered from the water by paramedics but was sadly pronounced deceased. Suffolk Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as "unexplained" but stated there is currently no evidence to suggest it is suspicious. The Coroner has been notified of the death.
Appeal to Trace Woman's Final Movements
Detectives are now working to identify the woman and piece together her final movements. She is described as:
- White, aged between 60 and 70.
- Petite build with short, curly brown or copper hair.
She was wearing a cream cardigan, a blue top, white jeans, and white boots. She may also have been carrying a pink coat, a torch, and an umbrella.
Police are urgently appealing for anyone who saw a woman matching this description in the vicinity of The Quay prior to 8am on New Year's Day to come forward. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital to the investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
The force has emphasised that while the death remains unexplained, the initial assessment does not indicate foul play. Officers are conducting enquiries to establish the full circumstances leading to the tragic discovery on the first morning of the new year.
The appeal highlights the importance of community assistance in helping authorities understand what happened to the woman, who has yet to be formally identified.
