It has been confirmed by police that a member of the public entered the River Orwell in an attempt to rescue a man.
Emergency services were called to Stoke Bridge in Ipswich just before midnight on Sunday.
An extensive operation was carried out overnight in the search for a missing person.
It was confirmed on Monday morning that the body of a man had been located in the river.
A spokesman for Suffolk police said: “In an attempt to rescue the man, a member of the public entered the river last night.
“They exited the water of their own accord after being unable to find him.”
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Police, ambulance, coastguard, fire and forensics were on scene in Bridge Street on Monday morning as River Walk was cordoned off by officers.
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.”
Enquiries remain ongoing.
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