Body of a Man Recovered from Canal in Brentford

Discovery made in River Brent near Boston Manor Park


Police at the scene at the River Brent. Picture: Liz Jenner

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The body of a man has been retrieved from a canal in the Brentford area this New Year’s Eve.

The police have been at the scene since midday and have placed a cordon around the area where the body was observed covered by a blanket.

The find was made at a lock near the GSK building and opposite Boston Manor Park.

A spokesperson for the Met said, "Police were called at 11.51pm on Monday, December 31 to reports of a body in the canal at Boston Manor Park, Brentford.

"Officers attended alongside the LAS (London Ambulance Service). The body of a man was recovered from the river. At this stage, the death is being treated as unexplained.”

Liz Jenner, who was passing the scene on her regular journey between Hanwell and Brentford said she notice around four officers at the scene.

She said, "I think it had only just happened as I could see a blanket, with a body underneath. I could even see one trainer sticking out from the blanket.

"They had taped it off. I did hear a helicopter but I didn't see it."

December 31, 2018

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