Following an extensive and exhaustive search operation through Sunday night and into Monday, a body was found in an Ipswich river. Here's everything we know so far.
Suffolk police were alerted at 11.52pm on Sunday to an incident in the river by Stoke Bridge, in Bridge Street.
What started as a response to the call led to a search for a missing person in the water overnight.
Who was on scene to help?
The East of England Ambulance Service, the Coastguard, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Constabulary and forensic teams were at the bridge aiding in the search.
A spokesman for Suffolk police also confirmed that a member of the public had entered the water in an attempt the rescue the person.
He added: "They exited the water of their own accord after being unable to find him."
What happened during the search?
A cordon was put in place at the beginning of River Walk by police. An officer guarded the cordon, signing paramedics and forensic officers in and out of the scene.
A further cordon was put in place by the Coastguard to stop people using the footpath to cross Stoke Bridge.
Search and Rescue teams on a boat searched the water overnight, using torches to look into the River Orwell.
What happened after the body was found?
Suffolk Constabulary officially made the announcement at 9.30am on Monday (October 12) that the body of a man had been found during the search.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue left the scene along with the Search and Rescue team and the cordon over the bridge was removed.
A tent was put up on the river bank while forensics and police officers assessed the scene.
Councillors commented on the discovery and paid tribute.
Alexandra ward councillor Adam Rae said: “I was saddened to hear about this tragic incident this morning and my thoughts go out to anyone who is related to or knows the victim.”
Green Alexandra ward councillor David Plowman said: "This is very sad news.
"Hopefully, the person will be identified quickly and the cause of the incident discovered.”
Bridge ward councillor Phil Smart said: “These situations are thankfully rare but our thoughts are with those close to the deceased.”
Where is the investigation up to now?
Police transported the body away from the scene on Monday afternoon at around 3pm.
A scene remains in place while police continue their inquiries.
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