Emergency services – including several police vehicles, a fire rescue unit and Coastguard search and rescue personnel – are currently on the seafront, in the Eastney Esplanade area.
A section of the beach, near the Coffee Cup cafe, has been cordoned off and a search operation appears to be underway. Coastguard personnel were also seen walking along the beach, beyond the taped off area and towards South Parade Pier.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.39am today (Tuesday 31 October) to a report that a body had been located on the beach on Eastern Parade in Portsmouth.
“Officers have attended the scene and remain there at the current time.”
More details to follow.
1. Body found on beach
A body was found on the seafront this morning, with emergency services calleed to the scene. Photo: -
2. Body found on beach
A body was found on the seafront this morning, with emergency services calleed to the scene. Photo: -
3. Body found on beach
A body was found on the seafront this morning, with emergency services called to the scene. Photo: -