Poole | Posted on October 9th, 2026 | return to news

Appeal for information after body found in water off Poole

Detectives need help to identify a body found in the water near Sandbanks Quay.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.38am on Wednesday 7 October 2026 that the body of a man had been found in the area of Sandbanks Quay.

The body was recovered by the coastguard and the Force’s marine unit. The man is described a white, around five feet eight inches tall, of medium to stocky build and believed to be aged in his 50s with short brown hair. He was unshaven but had no beard.

He was wearing a full wetsuit with black swim leggings and a navy-blue Adidas T-shirt with red writing over the top of the wetsuit. He also had grey Speedo goggles on his forehead and was wearing black swimming shoes. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Edmund Murray, of BCP CID, said: “We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances of this death and, while there is nothing to suggest it is suspicious at this time, we have not been able to identify the deceased despite extensive enquiries.

“We are therefore releasing a description of the man and images of the clothing he was found in and would urge anyone with information regarding this man’s identity to please contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260157164.