Our thoughts are with the friends and family. This just in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police can confirm they are continuing to investigate the discovery of a man’s body on a beach at Freshwater Bay this morning (Monday, April 4, 2011).
The death is not being treated as suspicious. Next-of-kin and HM Coroner have been informed.
Police are not in a position to confirm the man’s name until formal identification procedures have been completed tomorrow (Tuesday, April 5, 2011).
A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death will take place in due course, and an inquest will be opened and adjourned by HM Coroner.
Appeal for information
Police are continuing to appeal for information about the last known movements of Ian David Lanfear, aged 45, of Victoria Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
He was reported missing after leaving his home address at approximately 10am on Sunday, April 3.
Anyone who saw Mr Lanfear on Sunday is asked to phone Newport Police Station on 101 or 0845 045 45 45. Mini-com users can call 01962 875000.
