Body found after search for Totton cyclist

POLICE searching for a missing cyclist from Totton found a man’s body on the Dorset coast the day after he disappeared.

An appeal for help from the public was launched on Saturday amid mounting concerns for the safety of Martin Turner, who was last seen by his family around 8am that morning when he left his home to go for a bike ride.

The 54-year-old did not return or make any contact.

Officers discovered the body near Old Harry Rocks in the Swanage area on Sunday and called out the coastguard to help with its recovery.

Mr Turner’s next of kin has been informed, although the identity has not yet been formally confirmed.

A Hampshire police spokesperson said: “Officers searching for missing person Martin Turner (54) from Totton have found a body.

“Formal identification has not taken place, but his next of kin have been informed.

“He was last seen by his family yesterday morning at 8am, when he left his home address to go on a cycle ride and he has not returned since or made contact.”