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Reports Of Body In East Cowes Prompts Police Response

A member of the public reporting what they thought was the discovery of a body led to a police response to East Cowes earlier.

Nothing was found by police who deemed the incident a false alarm with good intentions.

A call was received at around 3.50pm.

Officers were alerted to an area at the back of Norris Castle.

Isle of Wight Police said:

"At 1550 hours officers have been in attendance in East Cowes at the back of Norris Castle. A concern for welfare was reported as a member of the public believed they located a deceased male.

"Thankfully, after a bit of a walk and getting to the location, this was a call made with good intent and no one was located."

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"We were called 3.30pm to a report that a body had been seen off East Cowes Esplanade. When officers attended, no body was located following a search of the area."

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