Mystery surrounds discovery of man's body on Yorkshire beach

A man's body has been discovered on a beach in Yorkshire, with police treating the death as "unexplained".

The man's body was found at Hornsea beach in East Yorkshire at around 8am on Tuesday, September 24. The local Hornsea Inshore Rescue team were the first to respond to the scene, with a number of police vehicles joining afterwards.

Humberside Police has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death. The man is yet to be identified by police, Hull Live reports.

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A statement from Humberside Police said: "Investigations are underway after the body of a man was found on Hornsea beach at around 8am this morning. Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances of his death, which is currently being treated as unexplained."

The force urged anyone with information to come forward. "Anyone with information that may assist our enquiries, please call us," the force said.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact the police by dialling 101 and quoting log 82 of September 24. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111.