Police confirm body found at Bognor Regis beach

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Sussex Police has confirmed reports of a body being found at a beach near Bognor Regis today (Thursday, August 18).

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

Sussex Police has now confirmed this, in a statement.

A spokesperson 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.”