Case Number: 25-000054-IDR

The Missing persons unit still does not have answers to the identity of an unidentified male found on Lilstock beach on the 28th of December 2024.

In a public statement released by Avon and Summerset police as they released the E-fit image of the unidentified male, Det Insp George Pettingell said: “We hope that this image might be the key to helping us identify this man and importantly be able to update any family and friends.

“Forensic and DNA enquiries have established the man is likely of either Croatian or Bosnian heritage. He is also white, of large build and estimated to be aged in his 40s or 50s. He had a shaved head and was wearing a black jacket, black jumper, red trousers and black Nike trainers.

“We’ve been in contact with neighbouring forces but still so far have been unable to establish his identity.

“If you think you might know who this man is based off this information and the e-fit image, please contact us.”

The male was believed to have been in the water for a short period of time with Avon and Summerset police saying this could have been between 1 and 5 days.

Avon and Summerset police have also said they believe the undientified white male may be of either Croatian or Bosnian heritage.

Det Insp George Pettingell said: “We hope that this image might be the key to helping us identify this man and importantly be able to update any family and friends.

“Forensic and DNA enquiries have established the man is likely of either Croatian or Bosnian heritage. He is also white, of large build and estimated to be aged in his 40s or 50s. He had a shaved head and was wearing a black jacket, black jumper, red trousers and black Nike trainers.

“We’ve been in contact with neighbouring forces but still so far have been unable to establish his identity.

“If you think you might know who this man is based off this information and the e-fit image, please contact us.”

If you have any information, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224412225 or visit our website at www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/

Circumstances

Male body found on 28th December 2024 on the beach at Lilstock, Nether Stowey, Somerset

Facts

• 28 December 2024
• Body
• Large
• White – Reports the BBC
• May be of Croatian or Bosnian heritage
• Male
• 50 – 60 years old
• 172cm (5 ft 7 ins) tall
• Shaven Head, but with grey hair
• Stubble

Clothing

•  black jacket
• black jumper
• red trousers
• black Nike trainers

Maps

Useful links

Bridgewater mercury – Police appeal to identify body found on Lilstock beach

BBC – Search for identity of man’s body found on beach

Avon and Summerset Police Appeal – E-fit image released after body found on Lilstock Beach

Article written by Kelly Haywood

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