Police release tattoo images in bid to identify mystery dead manPolice release tattoo images in bid to identify mystery dead man
Police hope to identify body in Sussex with detailed tattoo pictures (Picture: Sussex Police / SWNS)

Sussex police have released pictures of tattoo designs in hopes of identifying the body of a mystery man.

The man, thought to be in his late 50s and early 60s, was found dead on Rottingdean beach, in East Sussex, on the morning of October 11.

Police are hoping someone will recognize his ink and be able to share an identity for him. His artwork includes a dragon and a trident-style weapon.

He was found by police at the water’s edge after a call tipping off emergency services. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

So far, authorities have been unable to identify his body, so are asking the public for help.

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His designs include dragons and a trident-style chest ink (Picture: Sussex Police / SWNS)
Sussex Police have said the public should call them and quote reference 313 of 11/10 (Picture: Sussex Police / SWNS)

The force has now released five photographs showing tattoos on the man’s chest and limbs.

The tribal-style tattoos include depictions of dragons, flowers, and what appears to be flames.

Anyone who believes they know the identity of the man has been asked to contact Sussex Police, quoting reference 313 of 11/10.

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