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Man's Body Found In Solent But Formal Identification's Yet To Take Place

Police have confirmed a man's body has been found in the Solent today (Monday).

Hampshire Constabulary says the family of missing Elezaj Shkelzen have been informed but formal identification is yet to take place.

As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, it's understood the discovery was made near Ryde Pier this afternoon.

Search teams were stood down last Wednesday after searching for a kayaker who went missing.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

'A man’s body has been found in the Solent today (Monday 10 August). Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing Elezaj Shkelzen have been informed. At this time, a missing person investigation is still ongoing with regards to Elezaj.'

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