Mystery of body in a wetsuit found 46 miles off Devon coast

POLICE are appealing for information after a body was found 46 miles off the coast of the South Devon resort of Salcombe.

The discovery was made on September, 23, and the body was brought into Southampton.

Police are appealing for information to identify the body of the person who was wearing a ZCCO full black wetsuit, with Slinx shoes and gloves.

According to Hampshire Police, dealing with the incident, it is believed the person is white, between 20 and 40 years old, around 5ft 9ins tall, with size 9 feet and dark hair on their legs and arms.

“There are no tattoos, scars or marks that have been identified.

Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this time, however it is unexplained, and investigating officers are keen to speak with anyone who may be able to assist with identifying the person.

DI 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.

“The body was recovered by a vessel around 46 miles off the coast of Salcombe, Devon, in the English Channel.

“The person was wearing a black ZCCO wetsuit with a diagonal zip across the chest, black divers gloves marked with the name Slinx, and black divers socks and rubber-soled shoes, also marked Slinx.

“We are keeping an open mind as to where this person could be from, including being from a European country. We know from our initial enquiries that this is not one of the divers who had gone diving at HMS Scylla off the coast of Cornwall around one month ago.

“If a friend or family member, who was a keen diver or water sport enthusiast, is missing, then we want to hear from you as we continue our investigation.”

Call 101, to speak with Hampshire Constabulary quoting the reference 44210383426, or send a message online by going to https://mipp. police.uk/operation/44HC21W07PO1 using the same reference.