Whitby harbour death update: identity of victim now established
The identity of the man who was found in the water at Whitby this morning (Dec 15) has now been established.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police can also confirm that his death is being treated as non-suspicious.
Police were called at 8.50am by HM Coastguard with a report of the recovery of a man who had been found near the marina.
Police and ambulance services attended the scene, but the man died.
Officers have been carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances around his death.