Mystery as body found on popular Adelaide beach

Someone walking along a popular beach early in the morning made the grim discovery.

Police are investigating after a body was found on a popular Adelaide beach.

Emergency services rushed to Glenelg North shortly after 6.30am after someone walking along the beach stumbled across the body.

South Australian Police and paramedics rushed to the scene following the grim discovery.

Police are investigating after a person was found deceased at Glenelg North this morning. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Isabel McMillan

Parts of the beach have been closed. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Isabel McMillan

Parts of the beach have been closed, with the SES assisting with hiding the body from public view.

The investigation is in its early stages, with police seen at the beach taking photographs of the scene.

“Police need to conduct further investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death,” SA Police said in a statement.

Anyone with any information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Mystery as body found on popular Adelaide beach