CORONERS are hoping to find anyone who knew a man whose body was found on a beach.

The body of Umberto Macias Navari was found on February 6 at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.

The coroners’ officers found the 49-year-old had lived in Sir Henry Brackenbury Road, Ashford, Kent. Enquiries have been made at this address and it is believed that he lived here alone.

He worked for a company in Ashford which had recorded his fiancé as Anna Manoni of Brompton Park Crescent, London. But, no-one of this name has been found at this address.

The Spanish national was identified through his passport and driving licence which he had on him when he died. The Spanish authorities have also been contacted but could not trace any next of kin.

Coroners’ Officer Dave Tye said: “We are hoping to identify someone who knew Mr Navari or hear from anyone who would be his next of kin.

“We have carried out extensive enquiries both in the UK and Spain since his death but haven’t been able to trace anyone.”

Anyone who has information about Umberto Macias Navari is asked to contact police online quoting serial 585 of 6/2.