A body has been found in the river in Salisbury.

Police were called out just before 4.30pm today (Friday February 25) to a report of a body in the River Avon behind Waitrose.

UPDATE: Circumstances behind death 'not suspicious' police say

A police spokesperson said: "Officers attended the scene and confirmed the person was deceased.

"Our enquiries are at a very early stage and officers are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death."

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