Thursday, 23 July 2020

POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ON DROWNING TRAGEDY AT LINCOLNSHIRE BIRDING HOTSPOT


                                              
Scene of the tragedy - the reservoir at Covenham


POLICE have appealed for information to any birder who might have information on the recent tragedy at Covenham Reservoir - a birding hotspot near Louth in Lincolnshire.

On the morning of July 4, the body of a woman was recovered from the water near the boathouse.

She has been  identified as Patricia Hamilton-Wright who was in her 70s and lived  in the Louth area. 

She is thought to have arrived the reservoir in her blue/grey Peugeot Partner vehicle around 6.30 am that morning.

Det Sgt Sim, of Lincolnshire police, has issued this statement: “As part of my investigation I should like to speak to anyone who was in the area of the reservoir between 6.30 and 10 am. 

"I’d really like to speak to anyone who saw the lady arrive in her car or saw her at the reservoir any time until we were called at 10 am. 

"I’d also like to speak to anyone who may have seen her in the area overnight.

"We believe she will have been driving or parked her vehicle, a blue/grey Peugeot Partner in the local area, before visiting Covenham reservoir.

"She is described as being 5ft 2in tall, of medium build with grey hair.

"She was wearing a burgundy anorak with a hood, burgundy trousers and black shoes.

“I don’t believe there is anything suspicious or untoward, but we are making inquiries on behalf of the Coroner, and I would like to be able to find out any information that will help me complete our inquiries.”

Information can be reported by any of the following means:
• By clicking on the email link force.control@lincs.pnn.police.uk - please remember to put the reference Incident 87 of 4th July in the subject box.
• Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference Incident 87 of 4th July.
• Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Reference: Incident 87 of July 4, 2020



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