Woman's body found in Bournemouth

Cordons are in place close to Middle Chine beach in Westbourne

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 27th Mar 2024

An investigation's underway following the discovery of a woman's body in Bournemouth.

Police were called to Middle Chine beach in Westbourne just before 6.00am this morning (Wednesday 27h March).

Officers attended with ambulance crews to a woman who was unresponsive.

She was pronounced dead at the scene, with the coroner notified.

Officers say her death is currently being treated as non-suspicious.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said:

"An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is currently being treated as non-suspicious.

"A cordon is in place at the scene and there will be an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are carried out."

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