Man drowns at harbourside swimming spot Redleaf Pool at Double Bay

Police have launched an investigation into the recovery of a man’s body from the water at a popular swimming spot in Sydney Harbour.

Emergency services rushed to Redleaf Pool on New South Head Rd in Double Bay at around 2.30pm on Thursday due to welfare concerns.

Police discovered members of the public had pulled the man’s body from the water.

The person, who was intervened by medical teams, died at the scene.

“Police located the scene and launched an investigation into the incident,” a spokesman said.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.