A BODY has been recovered from Hunts Pond in Burnham-on-Sea in what is being treated as an ‘unexplained’ incident.

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that emergency services are still at the scene of a sudden death.

A spokesperson added: “A member of the public called police just before 10.10am on Thursday 21 November after finding personal property near the water.

“Police and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue attended and, sadly, a body was recovered at about 11.15am.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and while formal identification has yet to be made, the family are aware.

“If you have any information which could help police enquiries into this tragic incident, please call 101 and give the reference 5224306908.”