Body found on Chesil Beach, Portland in search for missing man

Police believe it to be that of missing Weymouth man Joe Clements

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 5th Jul 2023

A body has been found at Chesil Beach on Portland in the search for a missing man.

Dorset Police received a report at 5.45am this morning that the discover had been made.

While the body has not yet been formally identified, it is believed to be that of Joe – who was reported missing having last been seen at around 11am on Tuesday 20 June 2023 – and his family has been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner has been notified.

Chief Inspector Andy Edwards, of Dorset Police, said: “Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time and officers are doing all they can to support them.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the search efforts over the past three weeks.”

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