Witness appeal following the death of a woman in Walton-on-Thames

We are appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman who was recovered from the River Thames on Sunday, 7 April.

Officers were called to Walton Bridge at around 6.40pm following reports of a person in the water. A woman in her 80s was recovered and taken to hospital but sadly died. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

At this time, we are not treating this death as suspicious, however an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of how she came to be in the water. We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and might have seen or heard anything that could assist.

Were you in the area between 6.30pm and 6.45pm? Did you see a White woman in her 80s wearing a dark hooded puffed coat, red long-sleeved top, black leggings, and black sheepskin boots in the area? A grey Toyota Yaris believed to belong to her was found nearby. Did you see this being driven to the area near Walton Bridge?

If you have CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage that may be relevant, or any information that might assist, please get in touch quoting PR/45240038960 via:

• Webchat on our website https://www.surrey.police.uk/
• Our online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to speak to police, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.