Beach cordoned off after man's body found

A stretch of beach has been cordoned off by police after a man's body was found on the shore.

Emergency services were called to the scene off Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, following the discovery shortly before 06:40 GMT.

Officers and members of HM Coastguard search and rescue remain at the beach, near a cafe.

Walkers are being diverted around the closed section of Eastney beach west.

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