Bodies of Elderly Couple Found in Fenland River
The lifeless bodies of a man and woman in their 80s were pulled from a Fenland river near Chain Bridge after police were tipped off. Locals raised alarm around 8:30 AM on Saturday, spotting a car abandoned in the area for several days.
The woman’s body was discovered that afternoon. The man remained missing until police confirmed finding his body at 4:30 PM on Sunday. The area around Twenty Foot River Road was cordoned off for much of the weekend during the search.
Investigation Underway
Detective Inspector Lee Womack said the woman’s death is currently unexplained. Authorities are continuing their enquiries and are appealing for the public’s help.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage or information about a silver Vauxhall Astra seen in the area on July 10.
Police Issue Public Appeal
Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact police, quoting incident 116 of July 13. Your info could be crucial to cracking this mystery.
