POLICE have closed off a path running along the River Thames in Reading.

A number of police officers have been spotted at the scene near Scours Lane this afternoon.

There is also forensics team on site who appear to be searching a boat although police have not confirmed this.

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The force has taped off the area at the end of Scours Lane turning right on to Thames Path.

Locals are reporting that police arrived at some point around 4am.

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It is not yet known what has happened.

Thames Valley police has been contacted for comment.

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