The body of a woman has been recovered from the River Avon in Warwick.

Officers were called to the Saxon Mill pub by the fire service at around 9.40pm on Saturday evening after concerns were raised that the woman had fallen into the river.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the body of the woman – believed to be in her 60s – was found a short while later near the Coventry Road pub.

Her next of kin has been informed and specially trained officers are supporting her family.

The site is currently screened out by Warwickshire Police as enquiries continue.

The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.

Detective Inspector Tony Hibbert said: "Enquiries are in the very early stages and it is important for us to establish the circumstances around this woman's death.

"We know the area is popular with the public and they can expect to see a police presence today as officers continue to conduct enquiries so, where possible, we would ask them to please avoid it.

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"We are currently treating the death as unexplained and as such, we're appealing for anyone that could help to get in touch.

"Anyone who was in the pub or in the surrounding area between 9pm and 10pm yesterday evening, who saw what happened, or has information that could help with our ongoing investigation is asked to come forward.

"Our thoughts remain with the woman's family and friends at this challenging time."

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident 336 of 2 April.