Environment officers investigating white river foam

White foam on a river surface. The photo is taken from a bridge and is looking down and along part of the river. Bushes and vegetation line the river, which has a width of just a few metres. Connor Bennett/BBC

The foam was seen on the River Gipping in multiple locations in Suffolk

The Environment Agency is investigating after a large volume of white foam was seen on a river.

The foam was reported on the River Gipping at locations between Needham Market and Sproughton in Suffolk over the weekend.

It was also seen downriver in the Ipswich area on Monday.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "Our teams have been collecting samples and working to locate the possible source. We understand this matter is of concern to the public, but no negative impact on the river has been detected."

Another view of the river where large quantities of white foam sit on the surface. Vegetation lines the river and some wooden planks can be seen near the edge. Connor Bennett/BBC

The Environment Agency said officers did not believe the foam had had a negative impact on the river, which flows into the Orwell estuary

A river with spots of white foam on it during a grey and cloudy day. Blocks of flats can be seen in the distance. A sign detailing the footpath next to the river stands in front of the river. Connor Bennett/BBC

White foam could also be seen in the centre of Ipswich, where the Gipping becomes the River Orwell

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