Man's body found in water in village near Oundle

Emergency services tried in vain to rescue a man from the water at Tansor, near Oundle, yesterday (Thursday).
Emergency services at the scene yesterday (Wednesday)Emergency services at the scene yesterday (Wednesday)
Emergency services at the scene yesterday (Wednesday)

Police, fire, ambulance and HM Coastguard were involved in the rescue attempt.

A spokesman for Northants Police said they were called to a location near the Bluebell Lakes in Fotheringhay Road, Tansor, at about 4.10pm.

But added: “Sadly, the body of a man was found in the water.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner.”