A Colchester man found dead on a beach in Suffolk has been named by police.

He was 42-year-old Paul Kilgallen, who worked for Colchester Council as a training and policy officer.

His head of department paid tribute, saying he was a "dear friend and colleague", adding that council workers were devastated by his death.

Mr Kilgallen was found dead on a beach in Felixstowe on Thursday morning. Suffolk Police said they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

An inquest will be held in due course.

Femi Ayoola, head of revenue services at Colchester Council, said: ''We are all totally devastated by the shocking news that Paul has passed away. We have lost a dear friend and colleague.''

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Published Monday, January 17, 2005

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