The body of a man found dead on Perranporth Beach has been released to his family so funeral arrangements to be made.

A police spokesman said that a file is being prepared for the coroner and that "enquiries are ongoing, relating to technical and electronic issues."

Alan's body, found on Tuesday, February 25, had multiple injuries to his chest, head and hand, with significant internal injuries, a flesh wound to his scalp and bleeding hand injuries, and  there were some signs of possible drowning.

Police said a set of white Apple iPhone or iPod style headphones with volume control were found looped around a rolled up sock in Alan’s mouth.