AN elderly man has died after being pulled from a lake in Caversham.

Thames Valley Police said the force was called by South Central Ambulance Service to reports that a man had entered the lake at Henley Road, Caversham.

It happened shortly before 1.30pm today (March 26).

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The force said the 72-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Police said the death is being treated as 'unexplained, but not suspicious', and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.

Henley Road, Caversham. Google Maps image

Google Maps image of the Henley Road area