Doncaster drowning: Jason Walker named as lake death victim

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Jason Walker, 20, was known as Jay to his family, police say

A man who drowned in a South Yorkshire lake has been named by police.

Jason Walker, known to his family as Jay, had been seen struggling in the water at Lakeside, Doncaster, at about 16:10 BST on Saturday.

South Yorkshire Police said the 20-year-old had been visiting the lake with friends and his body was later recovered from the water.

Mr Walker's family had asked people to respect their privacy at a difficult time, officers said.

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