The body of a man has been found by a member of the public in a river in the village of Charlton, near Hitchin.

The Comet: Police on the scene in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOOPolice on the scene in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

Police were called to the River Hiz – off Charlton Road – at 3.51pm yesterday and are currently in attendance.

No identification has been made at this time.

The Comet: Police tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOOPolice tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

The Comet: Police tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOOPolice tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

The Comet: Police on the scene in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOOPolice on the scene in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

The Comet: Police tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOOPolice tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

The Comet: Police tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOOPolice tape can be seen around the area in Charlton where a body was found over the weekend. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)