Man found dead in river named by police
Officers received a call about a missing person at about 12:15 BST on Saturday and Mr Stevens' body was recovered from the river near Treeton Lane in Rotherham at about 19:15 BST the same day.
A 42-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder had since been released on bail as the investigation into Mr Stevens' death continued, according to South Yorkshire Police.
Det Insp Matthew Bolger, senior investigating officer, said his thoughts were with Mr Stevens' family at what was was "an extremely difficult time".
Mr Stevens had not been seen since Thursday and the alarm was raised on Saturday lunchtime, Det Insp Bolger said.
"Our inquiries are continuing at pace and we are continuing to urge anyone who has information, and has not yet spoken to us, to come forward and do so.
"Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital as we work to piece together the events which led to Nigel's tragic death."
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