Man's body recovered in city centre river
Emergency services have recovered the body of a man from the River Nene in Peterborough after being called to Town Bridge shortly after 8am on Monday. Police confirmed the recovery following reports that a body could be seen in the water near the city centre stretch close to Fletton Quays.
Cambridgeshire Police said they were alerted at just after 8am on Monday, 20 July. In a brief statement, the force confirmed that a man had been recovered from the river.
“We were called to Town Bridge in Peterborough at just after 8am today with reports that a body could be seen in the River Nene. The body of a man has been recovered.”
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service supported the operation. Crews from Dogsthorpe and Stanground, along with the north roaming fire engine, were dispatched to assist police near Fletton Quays and returned to stations by 9.30am.
Emergency response and timeline
The incident prompted a coordinated response from police and fire crews in a central area used by commuters and visitors. Firefighters were called at 8.22am and concluded their assistance just over an hour later.
| Time | Action | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Just after 8am | Reports of body in River Nene near Town Bridge | Cambridgeshire Police |
| 8.22am | Crews mobilised to assist police near Fletton Quays | Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| By 9.30am | Crews return to stations after assisting at scene | Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service |
What we know so far
Details released by authorities at this stage are limited. Police confirmed the recovery of a man’s body from the River Nene but did not provide further information on the circumstances.
- Location: Town Bridge area, near Fletton Quays, Peterborough
- Time: Reports received just after 8am; fire crews mobilised at 8.22am
- Agencies involved: Cambridgeshire Police and Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
The stretch of river by Town Bridge is a prominent part of Peterborough’s centre. Monday morning’s response led to visible emergency service activity along the riverbank as teams worked to recover the body safely.
Context and next steps
Authorities have not released additional details, including the man’s identity, and no further information has been provided about the events leading up to the discovery. The police confirmation focuses on the recovery itself, and the fire service statement outlines its supporting role and the timescale of the assistance provided.
Residents and passers-by in the area may have noticed increased emergency presence during the morning. The information shared by police and fire crews indicates the incident was brought under control swiftly, with the fire service concluding its support within around an hour of being called.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor updates from Cambridgeshire Police and Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, and will report further details if and when they are released.
