AN APPEAL has been launched to help identify body found on Llandudno beach.

North Wales Police were called at 8.40am on December 9 to reports of a body of a man being found on the beach near to Craigside, Llandudno.

An investigation is underway and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.

DS Rob Mahoney said: “Following the sad discovery of a man’s body on the beach at Llandudno, his identity remains unknown.

"He is a white male believed to be in his 40’s and is about 5’7” tall.

"I’m appealing for witnesses who may have seen anyone acting in an unusual manner in the area Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning, or anyone who has concerns for the whereabouts of a man matching this description, to call 101."

Those who have information can also use the live webchat: www.northwales.police.uk/police-forces/north-wales-police/areas/live-chat.

Quoting reference: Y179910.