We had a bit of drama here at Foxton yesterday. Ian and I had just set of to meet our friends Pat and Keith for a meal at the Foxton Lock Inn when suddenly two police cars, sirens at full blast came through the village and over the bridge. Then a helicopter appeared and hovered above the fields not 50yds from us Something big was happening but we had no idea what it was. First thought, as one does, was that they were after someone. I fully expected to see the dog patrol with their sniffer dogs as well! After 15 minutes the helicopter cleared off and all went quiet. We met our friends, had a fabulous meal, and then they drove Ian back to Kilby to fetch the car. When he returned he said that there was a squad car parked and a policeman standing near some farm gates in North Lane. Our moorings were at one end of this lane so if Ian hadn't gone along the lane to turn the car around, he wouldn't have known they were there. Made us wonder if he was guarding the premises. Again we thought nothing of it until we heard on the local news this morning that a body had been found in a field by a person walking their dog. No more information was given out so we don't know if it was foul play or an unfortunate accident. Hopefully we will find out later today. This is the second time a body has been found near to our mooring.
See Post. Just one more to go to make it a third!
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Our mooring. We seem to be smoking out the villagers! |
I have found out a few more details about the body. This from the Leicestershire Constabularly
Police believe body is that of missing man
Police believe the body of a man that was found in Foxton yesterday afternoon is that of missing man Stuart Taylor.
Officers were called at around 12.20pm on Sunday February 19, by a man who reported seeing what he believed to be the body of a man in a pond.
The body has been recovered from the water and officers have carried out further enquiries in the area.
Stuart Taylor was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, December 13 in Market Harborough. He was reported missing a short while later.
A file will now be prepared for the coroner, who will also confirm formal identification
Finally all my hospital visits are finished for the time being. Next Monday will be Ian's turn and we are keeping are fingers crossed that Ian wont have to go under the knife again.
I love the moorings here. Not only do we have no light pollution so to see the amount of stars is phenomenal, but the bird song as dawn breaks beats the sound of traffic and trains which we have experienced for the last 2 months. There was another frost this morning and going out early with Jade and camera gave me some lovely photos.
4 comments:
Love the bird photos.
Gruesome about the body - there seem to have been a few in and around the waterways this winter.
Sue, nb Indigo Dream
The bird photos are fantastic.
We have been following the story of the gentleman they think they have found and I was saddened to hear on the radio this morning, that they think they may have found his body. Is it the pond down by Black Horse Bridge??
So very sad for his partner and family. There had been many posters out along the towpath, with a heart felt message from his partner.
Hope all is well with you both??
We are now at Braunston yayy.
The Police seemed to be in that area so I can only assume it was that pond. It's so sad travellng toward Welford to see all the missing posters nailed up by the bridges. At least the family can now have some closure.
We are now moored just past the Welford arm. A ball of brushed dog hair is attached to a bush here. Could this be Paddys?
Stay safe,
Love to both. Xxx
Hahahaha it is indeed Paddy's hair. I thought that the birds may like it for their nests as it is so soft hehehe. xx
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