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25/09/2015
Body Found In Regent's Canal
Police have appealed for information following the discovery of a body in Regent's Canal in Islington.
A member of the public called police shortly after 9am on Thursday, 24 September, to report a body submerged in the water.
The body, believed to be a man, has now been removed from the canal and a post-mortem examination will be carried out today.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area in recent days.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact police via the incident room on 020 8721 4868, alternatively, the police non-emergency line on 101 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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A member of the public called police shortly after 9am on Thursday, 24 September, to report a body submerged in the water.
The body, believed to be a man, has now been removed from the canal and a post-mortem examination will be carried out today.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area in recent days.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact police via the incident room on 020 8721 4868, alternatively, the police non-emergency line on 101 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/LM)
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