Photograph released of young man Jay Walker who died while swimming at Lakeside in Doncaster

Police have released a photograph of a young man who died in a South Yorkshire lake.
Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 15th Aug 2022, 15:43 BST
Updated 15th Aug 2022, 15:45 BST

Jay Walker disappeared after getting into difficulties while swimming at Lakeside in Doncaster on Saturday afternoon.

Emergency services attended the scene at Lakeside lake at around 4.10pm.

A body was later recovered from the lake.

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Jay Walker disappeared after getting into difficulties while swimming at Lakeside in Doncaster on Saturday afternoon. His body was later found.Jay Walker disappeared after getting into difficulties while swimming at Lakeside in Doncaster on Saturday afternoon. His body was later found.
Jay Walker disappeared after getting into difficulties while swimming at Lakeside in Doncaster on Saturday afternoon. His body was later found.

South Yorkshire Police said Jay, who was 20-years-old, visited the lake with friends.

His family have asked that people respect their privacy at this difficult time, the police said.

His mother posted on Facebook: “I lost my son Jay Walker today at Lakeside. Sorry Jay - going to miss you a lot. RIP my sweetheart, love you lots.

"You were taken too soon love.”