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Body Found at Sea Identified as Missing Man, Alexander Key

2/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Police found a body in the sea off Bude, Cornwall, on February 1, believed to be Alexander Key, 37, who went missing on January 24.
Key was the partner of Assisi Jackson, Mick Jagger's granddaughter, and co-owned The Rocket Store seafood restaurant, with his family requesting privacy.
The death is not considered suspicious.
A file will be prepared for the coroner.
The search involved local residents and was complicated by storms.

History

Historical Context

The 1987 sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise in the UK resulted in 193 fatalities, prompting the establishment of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch to enhance maritime safety. This tragedy echoes in the recent discovery of Alexander Key's body off Cornwall, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in coastal areas, particularly during severe weather, and the community's commitment to collective action in crises.

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Story summary

Police found a body in the sea off Bude, Cornwall, on February 1, believed to be Alexander Key, 37, who went missing on January 24.
Key was the partner of Assisi Jackson, Mick Jagger's granddaughter, and co-owned The Rocket Store seafood restaurant, with his family requesting privacy.
The death is not considered suspicious.
A file will be prepared for the coroner.
The search involved local residents and was complicated by storms.

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