Man's body found following boat collision near Tipner

Hampshire Police say the body of a man was found yesterday morning, following a collision involving a private rigid hulled inflatable boat near Tipner in Portsmouth last week.

While formal identification has not yet taken place, the man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A file will be prepared for the coroner.

Officers and the man’s family would like to thank everyone who shared their appeal, contacted them with information or helped undertake searches.

The family of a man in his 60s from Emsworth, who was subsequently pronounced dead in hospital on Thursday following the incident, are also continuing to be supported by specially trained officers.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Abbie Leeson said, “We are aware the community has been both saddened and shocked by this incident and we want to reassure you that our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.”

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