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Police hope tattoos will unlock dead man's identity

Zac SherrattSouth East
Sussex Police Three tattoos on various body parts of a man's body. Unclear exactly where on the body the tattoos areSussex Police
Three of the five tattoos on the man's body

Police have released images of tattoos on the body of a man who was discovered on a beach in East Sussex in an effort to identify him.

Officers were called to Rottingdean beach at about 09:40 BST on 11 October over concerns for the safety of a man who was at the water's edge.

Sussex Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene, but more than a month on, the force has still not managed to confirm his identity.

He is described as being in his late 50s or early 60s and slim, with a number of tattoos.

Sussex Police Three tattoos on various body parts of a man's body. Unclear exactly where on the body the tattoos areSussex Police
Two more of the man's tattoos

Anyone who recognises the man's tattoos or has information which may help in confirming his identity is asked to contact the police.

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