Lancashire Police investigation update as woman's body found in pond at Lowther Gardens in Lytham

A woman has been found dead in a pond at Lowther Gardens in Lytham, with the area remaining cordoned off as police investigate her unexplained death.

Lancashire Police said officers were called at around 9am on Monday, September 7, to reports of a body found in a pond at Lowther Gardens, Lowther Terrace, Lytham. Emergency services attended the scene and very sadly found the body of a woman.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish her identity and her death is currently being treated as unexplained, with an investigation underway.

The discovery prompted a major emergency services presence at the gardens, with police vehicles blocking all entrances and police tape placed across the gates. Police, the fire brigade and an air ambulance were reportedly at the scene.

A Nordic walking group due to enter the gardens at 10.30am was left shocked by the incident. Staff were also reportedly still inside the Lowther Pavilion building.

The gardens remain cordoned off while enquiries continue.