Cops investigating after body of an unknown man was found on beach in Cornwall

THE BODY of a man has been found beneath cliffs at Tolcarne Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, by a member of the public.

Police and the coastguard rushed to the scene following reports of the discovery on Wednesday at 12:10pm.

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The beach was closed while emergency services recovered the body, and re-opened at 3:00pm when an ambulance left the scene.

Officers have launched an investigation into the tragic discovery, and are appealing for information.

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Speaking on the case, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Emergency services are currently at the scene of a incident on Tolcarne Beach, Newquay.

"Police were called at 12.10pm on Wednesday 5th October following reports of a body of a man being found on the beach.

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"An investigation is now underway and enquiries ongoing.

"Anyone who has information has been asked to contact police via email on [email protected].uk or by telephone on 101, quoting log 318 of 05/10/16."

A coastguard spokesman said: "One of our teams is there just assisting the police.

“It's a police incident which is ongoing but they have asked for our assistance there."

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