TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died at Hinksey Lake.

Flowers have been left at the scene on Abingdon Road after the man, aged 31, passed away on Sunday morning.

Bright coloured tulips and red roses have been laid on the ground with a note ‘for Henry’.

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Oxford Mail: Flowers left for man who who died at Hinksey Lake

Thames Valley Police confirmed the news this afternoon in a statement which said: “Thames Valley Police was called by South Central Ambulance Service at around 7.57am on Sunday (22/1) to reports that a man had entered the lake at Abingdon Road, Oxford.

“Tragically, the man aged 31, passed away at the scene.

“The man’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers.

“His death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”

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