THE body of a man has been found near the Itchen Bridge in Southampton.

Police made the discovery after being called to the area at around 1.45pm yesterday to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man.

Now, officers are appealing for witnesses.

Enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances of his death.

A spokesperson said: "As part of these enquiries, officers are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the man on the Itchen Bridge around 1.45pm[Januart 29].

"He is described as being white, between 40 and 50 years old, with short greying hair and of large build. He was wearing a khaki jacket, blue jeans and grey trainers.

"If you saw anything that could assist, or maybe have a dash cam which would have captured footage of the man, please call 101, quoting the reference 1068 of today's date."