Police are struggling to identify the body of a man recovered from the River Thames 19 days ago. Surrey Police officers were called to Penton Hook Lock, a stretch of the Thames around Staines, at 8.54am on Thursday, December 12 following a report of a body in the water.
The body of a man in his 40s was later recovered by Surrey Fire & Rescue Service. A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “Despite extensive enquiries we have been unable to identify the man or trace his next of kin, and we are now asking for the public’s help in identifying him.”
The man is described as a bald White man in his 40s, about six foot in height, wearing a blue top, black tracksuit trousers, and blue trainers with a red trim and white soles. If you think you know who he might be or have any information that may assist the police investigation, you can contact Surrey Police via the webchat here, by using the online reporting tool here, or by calling 101.
If you do not wish to speak to police, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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