Murder investigation launched in Peterborough after body of man recovered from River Nene
Detectives have confirmed that they are treating the death of a man, whose body was found in the River Nene on Saturday (24 January), as murder.
The man has also be named as Conor Kinlan, 30, of no fixed address.
Officers were called to Pleasure Fair Meadow Road, near Town Bridge, at about noon on Friday following reports a man had been chased and entered the river.
Specialist dive teams were brought in and Conor’s body was recovered in the early hours of the following day.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “Detectives have been working hard since Friday to piece together how and why Conor ended up in the river, and we have multiple lines of enquiry which are being followed.
“Specialist officers are supporting his family, and there will be increased patrols in the area over the coming days.”
Anyone who saw the incident or has any information has been asked to contact police online via the Major Incident Public Portal or call 101 and quote Operation Adeo.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555111.