A BODY has been recovered from the River Thames in Reading.

Thames Valley Police confirmed emergency services pulled the body from the river near Scours Lane yesterday.

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It happened shortly before 1pm and a number of emergency response teams were at the scene including the fire service, paramedics and divers.

The force said: "A body has been recovered from the river but identification has not yet been confirmed.

"We will provide an update when we are able to do so."

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