A body has been discovered in the river Wye in Ross-on-Wye.

[Hereford Voice]

Around 10am this morning, emergency services were called to Rope Walk in Ross-on-Wye.

They remained on the scene for at least two hours and discovered a body in the water.

Police, Fire Service and Midlands Air Ambulance were dispatched to the location.

A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: "We were called by the fire service just after 10am to an incident in Ross-on-Wye.

"An ambulance, paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and an ambulance from South Western Ambulance Service attended.

"We found a woman. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased at the scene."

Part of the Rope Walk in Ross-on-Wye has been cordoned off as emergency services continue working at the scene, including a crime scene investigation unit.

The woman who was discovered in the river has not been identified, and police have not yet released an official update.