Tributes to much loved magnet fisher who drowned in River Nene

Tributes have been paid to a much loved magnet fisher who drowned in an accident on the RIver Nene earlier this month.

Martin Elliott (47) died when he got into difficulty while paddle boarding at the Embankment on Tuesday, August 2.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he died at the scene.

Martin was well known on the magnet fishing scene in Peterborough, and had made a number of discoveries in the city.

Today friend and fellow Peterborough magnet fisher Vinnie-Alan McKenzie Rowark said the magnet fishing community had been devastated by the loss of their close friend.

He said: “First of all as a member of the magnet fishing community I would like to give our condolences towards Martin Elliott’s family and all his friends.

Along with his partner, Scancia, Vinnie paid tribute to Martin and said: “Martin was a well know magnet fisher, diver and also a great friend who always had time for everyone. In the last 2 years that I knew him he became my best mate and also acted like an uncle towards my kids.

"Me, Sancia, and all the Peterborough magnet fishers will miss you and the community ain’t the same with out you. Rest in paradise from myself Vinnie, Sancia, and the kids and the magnet fishing community.

“Gone but never forgotten. We love you !!”

Following the incident, a spokesman for Cambridgeshire Police said: ”There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”