Although the body has yet to be formally identified it is believed to that of 46 year-old Vasu Pangaluri.
Officers were alerted to a body in the canal near Bulkington Road at 8:25am on Thursday 25th February.
Mr Pangaluri was reported missing by his family on Wednesday 24th February.
While the case is still being treated as 'unexplained', it is not believed to be suspicious.
During their investigations police also had to appeal to drone pilot to stop flying his device over the scene.
Driver has serious injuries after collision on Shenton Lane near Dadlington
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the police.
Elmesthorpe man charged with alleged offences under the National Security Act
The charges are the first to be brought about under the new legislation that came into effect in December 2023.
Council warns residents not to be misled by leaflet posted through doors
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has said the initiative isn't a council scheme.
Local water company supports government announcement of ban on wet wipes containing plastic
"I have been clear that a step change is needed to protect our waterways from pollution."
Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust community hospitals and mental health services
Visits in Community Hospitals can take place between 11 am and 8 pm.
Local NHS wants people to take part in bowel cancer screening
To facilitate early diagnosis, a screening kit is sent to people aged 54 to 75, every 2 years, which is being expanded to include people over 50.
Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in Hinckley collision
Leicestershire Police has said that the car left the scene.
George Eliot Maternity Bereavement team named team of the year at national awards
"This is a huge honour and recognition of the hard work and dedication the team has put into providing care for parents at one of the hardest times you could imagine."
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