Police have confirmed that a body found on Elmer Beach is that of David Stokes
THE BODY of a man found on a beach has been confirmed as that of missing man David Stokes.
Mr Stokes, 63, was reported missing in July after leaving his home in Elmer, Bognor, on July 16.
Sussex Police, the RNLI and HM Coastgurard had previously been called after a body was discovered on Elmer Beach on Thursday, August 18. Mr Stokes' family have now been informed.
Sussex Police tweeted: "We're sorry to report that the body of a man found in Elmer, Bognor Regis, on August 18 has been confirmed as 63-year-old David Stokes, who had been reported missing in July.
"Mr Stokes' family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
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