Forensics at Regents Canal Limehouse after body found

The Advertiser reported on Friday how the the body of a man believed to be in his 50s was recovered by police near Turners Road, Limehouse, on October 11. 

Photos from October 14 show a crime scene in place on the canal side, with police cordons marking off the area the body was found. 

The police have cordoned off the towpath either side of the sewer vent chimney.

The forensics tent at the scene with an empty body bag nearby. (Image: Mark Percy)

A forensics tent is also up on the scene, with what appears to be an empty body bag lying close by.  

According to the Met, work is underway to confirm his identify and notify his family. 

The circumstance of death is being treated by police as unexplained at this time, with further investigation ongoing. 

A post-mortem exam will be held in due course.