South Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of an 82-year-old man’s body in the River Don, Mexborough, Doncaster, earlier today. Authorities were alerted to the situation at 7:36 AM, and the elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene by responding ambulance services.

The investigation took a serious turn as police detained two men, aged 30 and 32, on suspicions of murder. Both suspects are currently being held in custody as the investigation progresses.

A section of the riverbank has been cordoned off to facilitate a thorough examination by forensic teams. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward, overseeing the case, stated, “We are now treating this as a murder investigation. Our detectives are diligently working to piece together the events that led to this tragic incident.

The police are appealing to the public for any information that might assist in solving this case. Individuals with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to come forward and can contact the police directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers.