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Police confirm identity of body found near The Needles

Isle of Wight Police have today (Monday) confirmed the identity of a body found just off The Needles on Saturday 20th June.

The say it is the body of missing Freshwater man, Matthew Doyle.  

Matthew’s family have been informed and are being supported.  

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the Coroner. 

Our thoughts are with all of Matthew’s family and friends at this devastating time.

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