Body found on Hove seafront identified

A member of the public made the discovery early on Wednesday morning

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 16th Jul 2021
Last updated 16th Jul 2021

Police have identified the body of a man found washed ashore on the beach at Hove.

The discovery was made on the shore at Kings Esplanade at 4.25am on Wednesday (July 14th).

Sussex Police said it belonged to a 53-year-old man from Hove, who has not yet been named.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and the Coroners Officer has been informed.

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