Body of unknown man found in water off Dorset coast
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:48 · Archive
The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the water near Sandbanks Quay in Poole at 8.38am on Wednesday, 7 October. He was retrieved by the coastguard and Dorset Police's marine unit.
Police describe the man as white, in his 50s, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of medium to stocky build, with short brown hair. He was unshaven but did not have a beard. He was wearing a full wetsuit, black swim leggings, a navy blue Adidas T-shirt with red writing, grey Speedo goggles on his forehead, and black swimming shoes.
Detective Inspector Edmund Murray of BCP CID said: 'We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances of this death and, while there is nothing to suggest it is suspicious at this time, we have not been able to identify the deceased despite extensive enquiries.' Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and should contact Dorset Police quoting occurrence number 55260157164.
How it is being reported
- Appeal to help identify body recovered from waterThe body of a man was found in the area of Sandbanks Quay on Wednesday morning, police say.BBC Dorset · 8 Oct, 17:55
- Body of unknown man recovered from water in SandbanksThe body of an unknown man has been recovered in the area of Sandbanks Quay.Bournemouth Echo · 8 Oct, 17:13
- Tragedy as body of unknown man found off Dorset coastPolice are appealing for information after the body of a man was found in the water off a Dorset beach.Dorset Echo · 8 Oct, 17:12
In this story: Sandbanks Quay · Poole · Dorset · Dorset Police · Edmund Murray
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