Woman dies after falling in the K&A Canal in Reading

A woman died in hospital after being pulled from the River Kennet near to the junction with the River Thames this morning (Saturday).

Shortly after 10am police were called to the scene following reports of a woman in the water. With the help of fire officers from Reading the woman was recovered and taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital where she later died.

Eye witnesses say that there was a mobility scooter near the scene that is believed to belong to the dead woman.

Police would like to hear from any witness to the incident who should call Thames Valley Police on 08458 505 505