POLICE are scouring a river for clues after a 26-year woman is feared to have been murdered at a block of flats.

A 27-year-old-man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.

Police have sealed off Thurlby Road and are searching the River Witham nearby

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Police have sealed off Thurlby Road and are searching the River Witham nearby
Police at Shuttleworth House in Lincoln as a murder investigation is launched

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Police at Shuttleworth House in Lincoln as a murder investigation is launchedCredit: MEN Media

Cops were called to Shuttleworth House in Lincoln over concerns for the welfare of the woman.

Lincolnshire Police are carrying out searches in the Bassingham area, with items “currently being recovered from the river” according to the cops.

Detective Chief Inspector Jennifer Lovatt said: “There will be an increased Police presence in the areas of Shuttleworth House and Bassingham whilst we continue our enquiries.

“We are engaging with those affected to keep them informed and offer our support.

“We will be working within the communities affected to seek relevant information and reassure the public that we will do all in our power to thoroughly and diligently investigate the full circumstances of this incident.

“We would urge anyone who has any information or footage, that could support this investigation, to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked call 101 with incident reference 462 of 24 March or visit the force’s  Major Incident Public Portal, where details can be reported or footage uploaded.

Police were called to the block of flats over concerns for the welfare of a 26-year-old woman

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Police were called to the block of flats over concerns for the welfare of a 26-year-old womanCredit: MEN Media
Cops have asked for anyone with information to come forward

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Cops have asked for anyone with information to come forwardCredit: MEN Media





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