Body Found Off Devon Coast: Mystery Surrounds Identity
A body was discovered about 46 miles off Salcombe, Devon, and brought to Southampton on September 23. The victim wore a black ZCCO wetsuit, Slinx-branded gloves, socks, and rubber-soled shoes.
Victim Details Released
Post-mortem reveals the deceased is a white male, aged 20 to 40, around 5ft 9ins tall with dark hair on his arms and legs. He has size 9 feet and no identifiable tattoos, scars, or marks.
Police Appeal for Information
Detective Inspector Howard Broadribb said, “We are working hard to understand who this person is and the exact circumstances of their death. I am sure that this person will have family and friends who have been extremely upset by their disappearance, and it is important to us to be able to locate them.”
DI Broadribb added the body was recovered in the English Channel and noted, “We are keeping an open mind about the person’s origin, including European countries. We know this is not one of the divers who went diving off Cornwall about a month ago.”
Urgent Call to Friends and Family
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. If you believe a loved one who is a keen diver or water sport enthusiast is missing, contact Hampshire Constabulary.
- Call 101 and quote reference 44210383426
- Or message online at https://orlo.uk/xd8wx quoting the same reference
