A police cordon remains in place next to the River Wye in Hereford this morning following the discovery of a body in the river on Saturday morning.

West Mercia Police officers remain at the scene, 48 hours after the discovering of a body close to Greyfriars Bridge.

West Mercia Police are expected to release further information on the riverside path closure later today.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire:

“At around 10.10am this morning (18 June), officers responded to reports of a man’s body in the river.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

“Officers remain on scene as investigations continue and we ask that you avoid the area.”