TOUCHING tributes have been left in Kinver after a man's body was recovered from the canal.

Flowers, balloons and photos have been left by Hyde Lock paying tribute to Steve Yates, whose body was recovered from the canal on Thursday.

Paying tribute to Mr Yates, one message reads: "In our thoughts and prayers. You will be missed by all and never forgotten."

Stourbridge News: Floral tributes have been left at Hyde Lock.Floral tributes have been left at Hyde Lock.

A photo of Mr Yates, who was aged in his fifties, has also been placed at the scene.

Stourbridge News: Steve Yates.Steve Yates.

Emergency services were called to the canal near to Hyde Lock, on Thursday, November 4, after police received a call from a member of the public just after 7am.