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Man found dead on beach in northern France
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The Independent World1 hour agoCrime1 min read

Man found dead on beach in northern France

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  • French authorities have launched an investigation after a man's body was discovered on Neufchatel-Hardelot beach in northern France.
  • Officials are probing whether the death is linked to an attempted English Channel crossing.

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The English Channel is a frequent route for migrants attempting to reach the UK from France.

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French authorities have confirmed a man was found dead on a beach in northern France on Wednesday.

A translated statement from a spokesperson for the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said: “The lifeless body of a man, who appeared to be of African origin, was discovered this morning on the Neufchatel-Hardelot beach.

“An investigation has been launched by the Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor’s office.”

According to French media reports, the probe is set to examine whether the death was linked to an attempted English Channel crossing.

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  • Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor to release findings on cause of death.

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  • What is the identity of the deceased?
  • Was the death confirmed to be related to a crossing attempt?

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This article was originally published by The Independent World.

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