A body has been found in a river in Dorchester.

The report of the discovery in the River Frome, in the area of Lubbecke Way, Dorchester, was received by Dorset Police at about 3pm on Saturday, April 22.

A heavy police presence and ambulance were called to the scene.

The body has been recovered, but no formal identification has taken place yet.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner has been notified.