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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
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. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Man found dead in river named by police Murder arrest after missing man found in river South Yorkshire Police
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Death of man found in Rotherham 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 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. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead in river named by police
A man whose body was found in a river in South Yorkshire has been named by police as 57-year-old Nigel Stevens. Officers received a call about a missing person at about 12:15 BST on Saturday and Mr Stevens' body was recovered from the river near Treeton Lane in Rotherham at about 19:15 BST the same day. A 42-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder had since been released on bail as the investigation into Mr Stevens' death continued, according to South Yorkshire Police. Det Insp Matthew Bolger, senior investigating officer, said his thoughts were with Mr Stevens' family at what was was "an extremely difficult time". Mr Stevens had not been seen since Thursday and the alarm was raised on Saturday lunchtime, Det Insp Bolger said. "Our inquiries are continuing at pace and we are continuing to urge anyone who has information, and has not yet spoken to us, to come forward and do so. "Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital as we work to piece together the events which led to Nigel's tragic death." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Murder arrest after missing man found in river
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Man found dead in river near Rotherham named by police
A man whose body was found in a river in South Yorkshire has been named by police as 57-year-old Nigel received a call about a missing person at about 12:15 BST on Saturday and Mr Stevens' body was recovered from the river near Treeton Lane in Rotherham at about 19:15 BST the same day.A 42-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder had since been released on bail as the investigation into Mr Stevens' death continued, according to South Yorkshire Insp Matthew Bolger, senior investigating officer, said his thoughts were with Mr Stevens' family at what was was "an extremely difficult time". Mr Stevens had not been seen since Thursday and the alarm was raised on Saturday lunchtime, Det Insp Bolger said."Our inquiries are continuing at pace and we are continuing to urge anyone who has information, and has not yet spoken to us, to come forward and do so."Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital as we work to piece together the events which led to Nigel's tragic death." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
