Body found in broad daylight on beach in Bognor Regis sparks police investigation

Emergency services were called to Elmer beach yesterday afternoon, following reports of a body on the beach.

A representative from Sussex Police said: ‘Shortly after 12.30pm on Thursday (August 18) police responded to a report of a body found at a beach near Bognor Regis.

‘Detectives investigating missing David Stokes have informed the family about the discovery, but a formal identification has not taken place.’