Death of man found in river 'no longer suspicious'
The death of a man whose body was found in a river is no longer being treated as suspicious, police have said.
The body of 57-year-old Nigel Stevens was recovered from the water near Treeton Lane, Rotherham, on 10 May, after he had been reported missing.
A 42-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, but a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on Friday that "following extensive CCTV inquiries, and after speaking to numerous witnesses, we do not believe there to be any third-party involvement".
The arrested man had been released with no further action, they added.
"Nigel's family has been informed and our thoughts remain wholeheartedly with them at this incredibly difficult time," the force spokesperson said.
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