POLICE are trying to identify the body of a man that washed up on a Somerset beach in December.
The body – which is believed to have been in the water for an estimated one to five days – was found by a member of the public on Lilstock Beach near Bridgwater before 12pm on Saturday, December 28.
The man is white, of large build, estimated to be aged in his 40s or 50s, and believed to be of either Croatian or Bosnian heritage.
He had a shaved head and was wearing a black jacket, black jumper, red trousers and black Nike trainers
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Detective Inspector George Pettingell of Avon and Somerset Police said: “We have been carrying out extensive enquiries, including forensic and DNA assessment, to try and identify the man, however as yet we have been unable to do so.”
He added: “We have also been working closely with neighbouring forces and the coroner as we continue to try and find out who he was and update any family members.
“If you have any information you think might help us identify him, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 using reference number 5224412225 or to visit the Avon and Somerset Police website.
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