Saxony-Anhalt: corpses found in the Saale in Halle: first investigation approaches

Halle (dpa/sa) – After a dead man was found on Friday afternoon in the Saale in Halle, there are first traces and clues. “We found documents on the dead man, but no ID card. We’re checking that,” said a police spokesman on Saturday morning. Externally, the body found at the lock at Sophienhafen shows no injuries, it is said. The circumstances of the death are still unclear. “We are currently searching the area around the site. Also to find out how the man got there.” Passers-by had discovered the body floating in the water, which could be recovered by divers. The investigations are ongoing.