A DOG-walker discovered a body washed up on a beach in East Yorkshire.

The body of an elderly man was discovered at 11.40am on Tuesday on a stretch of shore-line at Mappleton.

A spokeswoman for Humberside police said a set of house keys found on the man led to officers discovering his identity. His next of kin have been informed and a report is currently being prepared for the coroner.

Police have not yet released the identity of the men but have confirmed he is from the local area.

They said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.