Police release images in hope of identifying body of man found at Studland

The discovery was made back in July, but officers still haven't been able to establish who he is

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 7th Nov 2023

Police are still trying to identify the body of a man found in Purbeck back in July.

The discovery was made in Goathorn woods in Studland.

Officer say while there is nothing to indicate the death is suspicious, the identity of the body has not yet been established.

Police Constable Stuart Wilson, of Wareham Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner, including DNA checks, but so far we have not been able to work out an identity for the man.

“This is a very sad incident and we are keen to follow all lines of enquiry available to us so that the man can be identified and his family can be made aware.

“A tent was located near to where the body was found, which contained a diary with images inside. We are now issuing the images to the public in a bid to find out if anyone recognises the people in the pictures as this may lead us to identifying the man.

“If you have any information that may assist our efforts, please get in contact with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230102358.

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