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| Body found on Blackpool beach | Body found on Blackpool beach |
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| A man has been found dead on Blackpool beach. | A man has been found dead on Blackpool beach. |
| Police were called at 04:00 BST after the body of the man, who is believed to be in his 40s and lived locally, was found between Central and South Pier. | Police were called at 04:00 BST after the body of the man, who is believed to be in his 40s and lived locally, was found between Central and South Pier. |
| Three men, all from the local area and aged 27, 38 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. | Three men, all from the local area and aged 27, 38 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| A post-mortem examination is due to take place to help establish the exact cause of death. Detectives have appealed for information. | |
| A police spokesman said officers had to remove the body from the scene shortly after the discovery due to the incoming tide. | A police spokesman said officers had to remove the body from the scene shortly after the discovery due to the incoming tide. |
| Det Ch Insp Andrea Barrow said: "We are in the early stages of this investigation and I would appeal for anyone who has any information to get in touch." | Det Ch Insp Andrea Barrow said: "We are in the early stages of this investigation and I would appeal for anyone who has any information to get in touch." |