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Welwyn Garden City river body identified

Published: 5:04 PM October 20, 2009    Updated: 8:06 PM November 3, 2020

A MAN who was found dead in a river in WGC this morning (Tuesday) has been identified. The body of 51-year-old Garry Powell, of River View, WGC, was discovered lying in the Mimram river by a dog walker shortly after 10am. Police have said they are not tre

A MAN who was found dead in a river in WGC this morning (Tuesday) has been identified.

The body of 51-year-old Garry Powell, of River View, WGC, was discovered lying in the Mimram river by a dog walker shortly after 10am.

Police have said they are not treating Mr Powell's death as suspicious.

A post-mortem is expected to take place on Thursday.

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