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Police believe they have identified a man whose body was found in the sea at Scarborough.

Officers released images of personal belongings in an attempt to identify the man.

Now they say they believe they know who he is and are trying to find his next of kin.

A spokesman said: "Following our appeal to identify the man whose body was recovered from the water in Scarborough’s South Bay, we now believe we know who the man is and enquiries to locate his next of kin are ongoing.

(Image: North Yorkshire Police)

"North Yorkshire Police would like to thank everyone who shared and responded to the appeal for information.

"Officers from Scarborough have been carrying out enquiries to determine the circumstances around the man’s death, which at this stage are not thought to be suspicious.

"We are not currently in a position to confirm the man’s name."

Police were called to South Bay beach on Sunday evening after a member of the public spotted the body of a man in the water.

The man was pulled from the sea and efforts were made to save him at the scene.

He was transferred to Scarborough District Hospital, but tragically was pronounced dead on arrival.

(Image: North Yorkshire Police)

Police released images of the man’s belongings, along with his description and appealed to anyone who may recognise them or who may have information which would assist the investigation, to get in touch.

He was described as slim with shoulder length, straight brown hair and is between 25 and 30-years-old.

He has green/brown eyes and a well-groomed short brown beard.

When he was pulled from the water, he was wearing faded blue/grey shorts.

A black rucksack was found nearby which officers believe belonged to the man.

It contained a purple towel, a striped jumper, a black t-shirt and also a distinctive ‘Scarborough’ keyring with two keys.

A pair of men’s size 10 black trainer style shoes were also found next to the rucksack.

Anyone who recognises the man’s description, or his clothing and belongings, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and pass the information to the Force Control Room.Please quote reference 12190137916.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.