Investigation Underway as Man's Body Discovered in Lane Cove River

Detectives are investigating after a body was found in the Lane Cove River this morning.

About 6.50am (Saturday 25 May 2024), emergency services were called to the Lane Cove River, West Pymble, following reports of a body in the water.

Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command believe the body is that of a man aged in his 50s.

A crime scene has been established, and detectives have launched an investigation into the incident.

As inquiries continue police are urging anyone with CCTV vision, dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact Chatswood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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