A MAN'S body was pulled out of the Oxford Canal at Cropredy tonight. 

Firefighters and paramedics were called to Slat Mill Bridge just after 5.30pm to reports of a man in the water.

An ambulance service spokesman said he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thames Valley Police spokesman Lucy Billen said: "The body of a male was recovered at about 6pm.

"The death is being treated as unexplained but is not thought to be suspicious at this time."