Mystery as body of man found at offshore wind farm as cops probe ‘unexplained' death
A MAN has been found dead at an offshore wind farm as cops launch an urgent probe.
Police were called to New Brighton, off the Sussex coast, yesterday evening.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to New Brighton yesterday evening on Wednesday 7 May following the unexplained death of a man.
"At around 6.40pm, we received a report from HM Coastguard that a man was sadly pronounced deceased off New Brighton near Burbo Wind Farm.
"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances into the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
"The next-of-kin have been informed and being supported by specially trained officers. If you have any information that could assist the investigation, you can call 101 quoting log number 878 of May 7. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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