Woman found in canal near M25 in Hertfordshire
A woman has been found in a canal near the M25 and Hemel Hempstead - Credit: PA
A woman has been found in a canal near the M25 in Hertfordshire.
Officers from Hertfordshire Police were called to Hunton Bridge, between Hemel Hempstead and Watford.
A member of the public called police with concerns for a woman who was in the Grand Union Canal at around 12.38pm yesterday (Wednesday, May 11).
Emergency crews attended, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Hertfordshire Police spokesperson said: "Her next of kin have been informed and, at this stage, the death is being treated as unexplained.
"Officers remain at the scene and a cordon is in place.
"Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the woman by the canal between 11am and 12.35pm on Wednesday, May 11."
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The woman is described as white, aged in her 50s and approximately 5ft 5in tall.
She was of medium build with shoulder-length brown hair.
She was wearing a dark-coloured or black hoodie, dark jeans, and black trainers with a white sole.
The police spokesperson said witnesses can contact police online (https://www.herts.police.uk/), or by phone on 101, quoting ISR 282 of May 11.
If you feel you need help and support, you can call the NHS on 111 and press option 2 for the 24/7 first response service. Alternatively, contact a Samaritan on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org.
