Body found in search for missing Poole man

The body of a 50-year-old man has been located in water in the area of Rockley Harbour.

Whilst the body has not been formally identified it is believed to be that of Jason, 50, who was reported missing at 11pm on Monday 2 June after a cabin cruiser boat he was on ran aground and he subsequently entered the water to try and free it.

Specialist police divers located the body shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday 3 June.

Jason’s family and the coroner have been informed. The death is not being treated as suspicious,

Chief Inspector Darren Harris, of Dorset Police, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones of Jason at this extremely difficult time.

“I would like to thank all those involved in the search efforts to locate him, including HM Coastguard, the RNLI, Wessex Search and Rescue, Devon & Cornwall Police dive team as well as a large number of our officers and staff.”