Body found in waterway in Barking

Emergency services were called to Stebbing Way (Credit: Google Maps)

Police have recovered a body from a waterway in Barking. 

Officer were called to Stebbing Way, near Wivenhoe Road, at around 12.20pm on Wednesday, 3 November. 

The London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade were also sent to the area. 

A male was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated. 

Officers have confirmed they are liaising with the family of a missing person. 

A forensic scene remains in place. 

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