Man's body found at Walton Dam in Chesterfield

A man's body has been recovered from the water at Walton Dam in Chesterfield, police have confirmed this afternoon.
Police at Walton Dam. Pictures by Brian Eyre.Police at Walton Dam. Pictures by Brian Eyre.
Police at Walton Dam. Pictures by Brian Eyre.

Officers were called to the beauty spot shortly after 12.30pm and, together with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, recovered the body from the water.

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A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Our enquiries are in their early stages but we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances at this time.

Police at Walton Dam. Pictures by Brian Eyre.Police at Walton Dam. Pictures by Brian Eyre.
Police at Walton Dam. Pictures by Brian Eyre.

"We're unable to release any more details at this stage."

The man has not yet been publicly named.

Commenting on our Facebook page, many people said their thoughts were with his loved ones.