Lee McKnight River Caldew death sparks murder inquiry

The body of Lee McKnight was found in the River Caldew

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man's body was found in a river.

The body of Lee McKnight, 26, was found in the River Caldew in the Blackwell Hall area near Cummersdale, Carlisle, at about 05:30 BST on Friday.

Cumbria Police said his family had been informed and were being supported by officers.

One man, aged 25, and four women aged 25, 40, 46 and 47 have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detectives are appealing for information and are "urgently seeking" a black Nissan Navara pick-up with the registration DV15 TZD.

Police are urgently trying to find a black Nissan Navara like the one pictured

Members of the public are asked not to approach the vehicle if it is sighted but to contact the police immediately.

Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery said: "We are requesting the assistance of the public as part of our murder investigation into the death of Lee McKnight.

"The investigators need to hear from anyone including friends and associates of Lee who might have seen him or have information on his movements on 23 and 24 July, particularly in the Fusehill Street area.

"Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Blackwell Hall area during this time should make contact with the incident room."