A BODY has been pulled out of the sea off the Harwich coast.

A BODY has been pulled out of the sea off the Harwich coast.

Lifeboat crews were launched to a spot 31 miles east of Harwich after receiving reports of a body being seen in the water.

Harwich all weather lifeboat left shore at 2.10pm yesterday, following the call from a passing survey vessel to Thames Coastguard.

The lifeboat was met by the Essex Marina Police unit who recovered the body from the water and returned into Harwich harbour.