A body has been found in a canal in Tottenham.

The Metropolitan Police say they were called out to reports of a body in Tottenham Lock this morning at 9.35am this morning (Thursday August 18).

Police officers, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade arrived at the scene and established a crime scene.

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The body was recovered from the water.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At this time the man’s death is being treated as unexpected and the circumstances are under investigation. 

“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

“Officers believe they know the identity of the man and enquiries are underway to notify next of kin.”