Woman's body found in canal
A WOMAN’S body was pulled from the canal after a handbag and walking stick were spotted on the bank side by dog walkers.
Police were called to a stretch of the River Don near the Pastures Bride, Doncaster Road, Mexborough, at around noon on Thursday after being alerted by the passers-by who noticed “rags” in the water.
Emergency services attended the scene and following a search, pulled the body of 59-year-old Christine Starr of Ravensfield Street, Denaby, from the water.
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Hide AdA police spokesman confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances.
He added: “The body of a 59-year-old woman was found in a canal close to Denaby Main on March 22.
“The initial call came in from a member of the public and we dealt with it from there.
“The call was received shortly after noon.”
An inquest into Mrs Starr’s death was opened yesterday.