News / Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Body found on the bank of the New Cut
A body was discovered on the bank of the New Cut near Bedminster Bridge by a member of the public.
Shortly before 2.45pm on Saturday, the individual alerted an on-duty police officer of their sighting.
Police, ambulance and the fire service attended. Commercial Road was closed for several hours.
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The fire service recovered the body and sadly the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A formal identification has not yet taken place.
A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police, said: “The body matches the description of 54-year-old Bakar who was reported missing from St Anne’s earlier this week.
“We have made contact with Bakar’s family (on Saturday evening) to make them aware. We will continue to update and support them.
“Enquiries will be carried out on behalf of the coroner. At this time there are no known suspicious circumstances.”
Main photo: Rachel Sutherland
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