POLICE have issued an e-fit as they continue efforts to identify a body found in Somerset last year.

The image has been issued by detectives as the probe continues into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found at Lilstock Beach on December 28, 2024.

The body was found by a member of the public and is believed to have washed up after being in the water for between one and five days.

His death is not believed to be suspicious, an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Earlier this year we issued an appeal to help identify the man, but unfortunately this has not yet helped progress the investigation,” they said.

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Det Insp George Pettingell added: “We hope that this image might be the key to helping us identify this man and importantly be able to update any family and friends.

“Forensic and DNA enquiries have established the man is likely of either Croatian or Bosnian heritage.

“He is also white, of large build and estimated to be aged in his 40s or 50s. He had a shaved head and was wearing a black jacket, black jumper, red trousers and black Nike trainers.

“We’ve been in contact with neighbouring forces but still so far have been unable to establish his identity.

“If you think you might know who this man is based off this information and the e-fit image, please contact us.”

Anyone who has information, or who recognises the person in the e-fit, should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5224412225, or visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report.

Detectives have issued an e-fit of what they think the man may have looked like. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police