Update regarding incident at East Pier in Scarborough on Tuesday 17 October

On Tuesday 17 October, we sadly confirmed that we had retrieved the body of a man from the water, just off East Pier in Scarborough.

Since then, officers have been conducting extensive enquiries to establish the man's identity and the circumstances around his death.

Following an identification process which has taken place today, his identity has now been confirmed. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Police have also established that the man’s death was non-suspicious and a file is now being prepared for the Coroner.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Original statement issued at 11.34am Tuesday 17 October 2023

Police called to East Pier, Scarborough this morning

Police were called by HM Coastguard at 9.45am this morning (Tuesday 17 October) with a report of a body in the water, just off East Pier in Scarborough.

Emergency services have attended and retrieved a body from the water. Sadly it was confirmed that the person was deceased.

Officers are now working to stablish the identity of the person and the circumstances around the incident.

NYP-17102023-0110.