A large number of police officers have descended on East Cowes and have cordoned off a cemetery this afternoon (Friday).
Emergency services, including 7 police units and resources from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, responded to the scene on Kingston Road shortly after 16:00.
A specialist search advisor from the mainland is in attendance, as are officers from Newport CID.
It is unknown at this time if the incident is connected with a search in Cowes earlier on this afternoon.
UPDATE @ 17:22 – It has been confirmed by Hampshire Constabulary that a body has been discovered.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary has told Island Echo:
“Police are at the cemetery on Kingston Road, East Cowes, following the discovery of a man’s body.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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RIP mate! ☹️
Does anyone know who yet
Yes
who?
rest in peace bro sorry we never got that catch up
Rip dan….. you plonka… ur b missed n always loved by many. Top bloke….. heart goes out to your mum…. bruv…. kids…. n all family ☹ will miss you xxxxxxx
RIP Mate
A true Gent, I’ll bring you a beer later on tonight mate. Sleep tight.
Poor guy
to the admin please may i ask that you remove the advert for the festival of the dead
of this feed i know sensitivity is something the island echo lack but have a word.
So sad rest in peace Daniel